European Commissioner Guenter Verheugen has attacked the idea that car firms should pay their way out of meeting rules to cut emissions, says a report. Some European car firms have said that they should have the chance to pay a fine if they cannot meet rules to cut carbon dioxide emissions (CO2). The firms have feared stricter emissions targets could make it harder to compete. They have also voiced concerns that if they are forced to stop making certain models of vehicles, this could lead to serious job cuts.

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Should automakers be able to fines instead of meeting strict emission cuts, if it means protecting jobs?