JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We discover how the industry is demanding EV tax cuts and showcase tempting prices for the new Citroen C3

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In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John discovers how the industry is demanding electric vehicle tax cuts and showcases tempting prices for the new Citroen C3.

Private motorists are proving reluctant to move from petrol and diesel to electric power.As a result, the motoring industry is calling on the next government to take drastic action to make electric vehicle ownership more affordable if targets for EV sales are to be hit.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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