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From September 1, 2008, China will increase taxes on cars with engines larger than four litres to 40%, an increase of 20%. The tax on cars with engines between three and four litres will rise to 25%, a 10% rise.<\/p>\n

Most Chinese drivers own compact cars, but those who can afford them are increasingly buying large vehicles. Sales of big sedans rose 50% in the first half of this year, while sales of SUVs and luxury sedans have doubled, the Associated Press reported the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers as saying.<\/p>\n

Yi Junfeng, an analyst at Changjiang Securities, told Reuters: "The policy is just a symbolic gesture to raise awareness in a high oil-price year."<\/p>\n

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