India
may keep back imports of used cars by imposing severe safety and emission norms,
according to the Indian newspaper, The Economic Times. It is reported that the
plan is under consideration by the government. The proposed new rules would
mean that imported cars must be less than five years old, should be right-hand
drive and ought to comply with current emission norms in the country. Currently,
India bans imports of used cars, with the exception of returning nationals bringing
back cars used overseas.
However, the ban will have to be lifted from April in line with India’s commitment
to the World Trade Organization. The Indian auto industry is worried that a
flood of cheap used car imports would harm the local car manufacturing industry.
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