Why don't car manufacturers build new cars to run on LPG & Petrol?

[DimPrawn]

Would be a simple thing to build this into new models no?

[DiscoStu]

Would be a simple thing to build this into new models no?

I'd guess it's because they put themselves at the mercy of Mr Broon raising duty on LPG to bring it more in line with petrol if it caught on and being stuck with a load of cars they can't sell.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Ford Vauxhall Volvo and Citroen (at least) have offered factory LPG models in the past - my guess is they weren't popular enough.

[expat]

Ford Vauxhall Volvo and Citroen (at least) have offered factory LPG models in the past - my guess is they weren't popular enough.

Why did people not buy them?
Why do people not get their cars converted?
Dim Prawn, have you had your car converted, and if not, why not?

[DimPrawn]

Why did people not buy them?
Why do people not get their cars converted?
Dim Prawn, have you had your car converted, and if not, why not?

A Bugatti Veyron with an LPG conversion just wouldn't be right.

If I drove a big petrol 4x4 that I was going to keep for yrs and did tons of miles in I would.

[scooterscot]

Would be a simple thing to build this into new models no?

No, because if poo was worth something Gordon would be on your posterior collecting his 70%

[Lucy]

A Bugatti Veyron with an LPG conversion just wouldn't be right.

If I drove a big petrol 4x4 that I was going to keep for yrs and did tons of miles in I would.

Which car do you have, really?

This one?

[DimPrawn]

Which car do you have, really?

This one?

A bit butch for my liking.

http://www.carpages.co.uk/news/gwiz-15-04-05.asp

[Lucy]

A bit butch for my liking.

http://www.carpages.co.uk/news/gwiz-15-04-05.asp

It's made in India.

[DimPrawn]

It's made in India.

You wouldn't know from looking at its sleek design or quality finish would you?