Hong Kong motor trade sees red over tightened vehicle inspection rules

Hong Kong’s car trade has reacted with frustration to a sudden tightening of annual vehicle inspection rules, with leaders warning that owners of failed vehicles could face thousands of dollars in extra costs and significant delays. The backlash on Tuesday follows what they described as a “rushed” roll-out by the Transport Department, with the measures announced just days before they went into effect on Monday. The new rules impose much stricter requirements for private cars and light goods...