CAR INDUSTRY DECLARES WAR ON CLIMATE CHANGE (AND FAILS)

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John Cadogan critically assesses the Australian car industry's claims of combating climate change, labeling their efforts as a "smoke screen" and "greenwashing." He argues that the industry, represented by lobby groups like the FCAI, focuses on arbitrary emissions targets and marketing buzzwords rather than substantive action. Cadogan highlights the significant increase in vehicle weight over the past two decades, citing examples like the Toyota Yaris and Mazda 3, as a primary contributor to higher emissions, a factor the industry deliberately ignores. He contends that the industry's true priority is selling cars, particularly larger SUVs, and that their proposed solutions, such as hybrids and efficient internal combustion engines, are insufficient. Cadogan advocates for improved public transport and reduced vehicle mass as more effective climate solutions, dismissing the industry's narrative as a self-serving attempt to maintain business as usual under the guise of environmental responsibility.