Diesel vehicles will disappear sooner than expected, says EU industry chief

European parliament backs tougher rules and a30,000 per vehicle fine for carmakers to prevent repeat of VW emissions scandal

Diesel vehicles will disappear from roads much faster than expected, according to the European Union's industry commissioner.

ElA1/4bieta BieAkowska spoke after the European parliament backed tougher rules to prevent manufacturers selling cars that produce far more toxic pollution when driven than in official tests.