New tax burden for motorist

By The Newsroom

Published 30th Mar 2010, 18:41 BST

Updated 30th Mar 2010, 18:47 BST

NEW car buyers are facing a significant tax burden due to a 'showroom tax' to be introduced today.

Research has revealed that the worse-hit models will face an additional tax burden of over 300 in the first year.

The new regulations come into effect today (April 1) and are the second stage of taxation based on a vehicle's C02 emissions.