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VOLKSWAGEN could sell its most affordable motor for at least “five more years” after strict regulations almost killed off its production.

The iconic Polo could be on the market until the end of this decade due to the relaxation of upcoming EU emissions legislation, bosses have confirmed.

Volkswagen bosses have confirmed the Polo could sell until the end of this decadeCredit: Photo by Paddy McGrath

The Polo was set to become obsolete after the initial proposals of the Euro Seven emission regulations, which were supposed to be introduced this year.

The tight laws would have made it impossible for the German giant to make profits after spending loads of money to make the car complaint.

Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen, previously said that producing Polos after EU7 “made no sense” as the new rule would have added some £5000 more to the existing cost of a small hatchback.

It would have eventually killed off the …

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