The European Commission is said to be preparing to allow new emissions rules after previous rules were criticised for their leniency and thus refused by lawmakers . Earlier in the year , European Parliament members refused a bill demanding on - road emissions testing for new cars , as it also allowed automakers to exceed stated emission limits . It is hoped the new rules will provide greater transparency of emissions testing , said Giovanni La Via , chair of the EU 's Environment Committee : " A proposal for a long - term reform of the EU approval regime for cars is also on the table , as requested by Parliament , " he noted .
The European Commission is said to be preparing to allow new emissions rules after previous rules were protested for their leniency and thus refused by lawmakers. Earlier in the year, European Parliament members refused a proposal demanding on-road emissions testing for new cars, as it also allowed automakers to exceed stated emissions limits. It is hoped the new rules will provide greater regulation of emissions testing, said Giovanni La Via, chair of the EU's Environment Committee: "A proposal for a long-term reform of the EU approval regime for cars is also on the table, as requested by Parliament," he noted.