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The once popular feature quickly vanishing from new cars as EV sales rise

The once popular feature quickly vanishing from new cars as EV sales rise

A feature that was once found on almost all new cars in the UK is rapidly vanishing, with one expert fearing it will disappear entirely in 12 years time.

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