Metro Beijing: Authorities quiet about report car restrictions may be scrapped

BEIJING - The capital's restriction of car purchases has been a controversial subject since it was introduced in January. Now, concern about the impact of the policy on the auto industry has prompted the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to send a report to the State Council, asking for the end of car purchase limits in Beijing, the National Business Daily reported on Friday.

However, Beijing News subsequently reported that the authorities have denied such a plea was ever made.

Both the NDRC and the Beijing traffic authority have refused to respond.