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Cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier

Critics call it "carspreading". In the UK and across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, w...

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09.00 10 Dec 2025


Cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier


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09.00 10 Dec 2025


Critics call it "carspreading". In the UK and across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier. Consumers clearly like them – a lot. Big cars are seen as practical, safe and stylish, and sales are growing. So, why are some cities determined to clamp down on them and are they right to do so? 


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