New analysis by JATO Dynamics has revealed that across Europe's 'big five' markets - France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK, car emission levels have dropped by 0.3g/km compared to the first six months of 2006. JATO analyses emissions from every single new car sold in the markets, and the volume-weighted average demonstrates an ongoing reduction in CO2 figures over the past year. The average CO2 figure in the 'big five' markets, stands at 160.5g/km.

Unsurprisingly the City car (A-) segment records lowest average CO2 emissions, averaging 125.5g/km YtD, while the Small (B-) segment averages 136.9g/km and the lower-medium (C1-) segment at 149.8g/km. Most improved segment is the Medium MPV, which has posted a notable drop of 12.2g/km to an average of 186.2g/km.

At the other end of the scale, the large SUV segment is recording highest average CO2 emissions at 306.5g/km, followed by Luxury SUVs at 269.7g/km and Luxury cars at 255.2g/km. Untypical for the industry, large SUVs have actually posted an 8.5g/km rise in emissions.

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