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Călin Popescu Tăriceanu advocates for an increase in the car tax in Romania, arguing that without alignment to Western Europe standards, the roads will be filled with old, polluting vehicles. He highlights the decline in new car sales since 2007-2008 and criticizes the current tax system for being overly simplistic. Tăriceanu emphasizes the need for a tax based on engine size, vehicle age, and CO2 emissions to effectively remove polluting cars from circulation. He calls on the Ministry of Transport and Environment to adopt a more progressive tax policy, similar to successful models in Western Europe, to encourage the renewal of the car fleet. Tăriceanu also mentions the potential benefits of social leasing programs for low-income consumers, as seen in France.