'Carspreading' is on the rise - and some aren't happy about it

In the UK and across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier. Consumers clearly like them – a lot. They're seen as practical, safe and stylish, and sales are growing steadily. So, why are some cities determined to clamp down on them - and are they right to do so?

The BBC's International Business Correspondent Theo Leggett investigates the trend.

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