Some 59 cars are facing a mammoth £2,000 hike in Vehicle Excise Duty under the new Labour Government, it has been revealed. High-end and performance models emitting over 255g/km of CO2 will experience a colossal tax rise of £2,745, soaring to £5,490 annually.

Starting April 2025, while the standard road tax rate will only surge by inflation, any vehicle purchased post this date emitting more than 75g CO2 per kilometre will be slapped with an escalated road tax bill. The sweeping decision…