A think tank, Transport & Environment (T&E), says London’s streets are being reshaped by a trend it calls “carspreading,” in which larger vehicles take up more roadside space than previous generations of cars. T&E argues that some oversized models—such as certain SUVs—are increasingly dominating parking areas and curb space, leaving local roads and towns “simply weren’t designed for” their footprint. The group estimates that London could lose about one in seven parking spaces as a result of this shift. The report links the change to how vehicle sizes and parking layouts interact on constrained streets, increasing the amount of space needed to park legally and safely. The analysis also suggests the impact is visible in everyday parking capacity, rather than being limited to a small number of locations. While the estimates focus on London, the underlying issue described by the think tank is broader: street networks and public space are facing pressure from vehicles that occupy more area. The sources report T&E’s findings as a forecast of capacity loss rather than an immediate, fully realized figure.