Andy Burnham told to 'tax 4x4s' as SUVs targeted

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been urged to “tax 4x4s” after SUV growth has translated into a bigger share of the market and, according to claims cited by Express.co.uk, higher collision risk. The short piece argues SUVs now make up more than 52% of all new car sales and says families could be among those most affected by any policy change. Tom, speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, suggested a surcharge for the heaviest vehicles similar to France to discourage the largest, most fuel-hungry 4x4s while raising extra government revenue. The article also attributes to Khan figures that SUVs are 14% more likely to fatally harm people in a collision, and notes Transport for London has been tasked with analyzing challenges posed by oversized vehicles to potentially shape future policy proposals.