It’s bad news for sports car brands, petrolheads and makers of tacky-yet-expensive bodykits alike because carbon fibre could soon be banned, having been declared a “hazardous substance”.

The European Union could be about to implement a ban on the use of carbon fibre in cars, citing environmental concerns. Carbon fibre has long been seen as a miracle material in both the motoring ...

Porsche’s 911 GT3 RS employs carbon fibre extensively. MORE: Wild new Lambo arrives in Australia But there are concerns surrounding how carbon can be broken down and recycled at the end of a car ...

The use of carbon fibre in cars could be restricted or even banned if European Union legislators have their way. The 'end-of-life' (ELV) directive is currently undergoing revisions, as lawmakers ...

The European Union (EU) could ban the use of carbon fibre in automobiles as soon as 2029 because the material can cause health problems when cars are disassembled or recycled. According to the ...