Motorists keen to improve their green credentials may find Fiat can help them achieve their goal.

The manufacturer has already met a 2015 CO2 emissions target set for cars sold in Europe.

Companies have been advised they need to reduce the amount of the harmful gas produced by their autos to an average of 130 g/km over the next five years.

During the first half of 2009, the cars sold by Fiat across the continent typically released 129.1 g/km of CO2.

Chief executive officer Lorenzo Sistino said manufacturers should not put off trying to better their eco credentials.

He stated: "Improving the environment is not a goal for the future, but something we can do right away."

The CO2 figures cited by Fiat have been corroborated by automotive advisory group Jato.

In other news, the manufacturer recently unveiled its Qubo Trekking model at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.

The vehicle is due to be released in the UK before the end of the month.

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