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The research surveys 20 top car brands in Europe.
Dacia, which reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 3.7% in 2010 to 147.6 g/km, from 151.3 g/km, is the fifth most polluting car brand in Europe. All the 20 car brands analyzed improved their carbon dioxide emissions last year from 0.1% (Hyundai) to 13.8% (Volvo).
Mercedes, Volvo, Audi and BMW are the most polluting car brands, according to the research. Nissan reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 7.4% last year and is ranked sixth.
Fiat and Toyota recorded the lowest average emissions last year, shows the research.
The overall target for all new cars in Europe, under EU regulation, is 130g/km for 2015, according to the Jato Dynamics report.