A new tyre labelling system will come into force in 2012, following approval by MEPs in Strasbourg this week.

From November 1 2012, the fuel efficiency, wet grip and external “rolling noise” levels of tyres must be displayed by manufacturers according to a grading system.

The European Commission says the move could mean fuel savings equivalent to 6.6 million tonnes of oil across Europe by 2020 – more than the annual oil consumption of a country such as Hungary.

The CO2 savings from cars and commercial vehicles combined is put at between 1.5 million tonnes and four million tonnes per year, depending on how quickly buyers respond by picking the most climate-friendly tyres available.

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