To save its battered car industry, Britain has decided to introduce a car scrappage scheme in May for 10 months, a plan has won favour with motoring organizations.
The effect of the incentive in increasing car sales has been manifested by similar success stories in other European countries.
However, motorists and even car makers in Britain are less confident in the economic benefit the scheme may bring.
Promoted as a green stimulus, the plan was also questioned by both green campaign groups and politicians for its potential to cut emissions.
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