Expected tax increases for 4x4's

Commenting on expected tax increases for 4x4's in the Budget, Jennifer Culley, spokesperson for Direct Line, said: "4x4 drivers are expected to be hit again as the Government ploughs on with their environmental drive to incentivise low-emission cars.

"However, latest research from Direct Line shows that 16% of drivers intending to buy a new car in 2008 will purchase a 4x4 or people carrier. Will this figure change once people have assessed the impact of further penalties for owning a high-emission vehicle on their overall household expenditure?"