An article suggests that vehicle scrappage policies, particularly in Delhi, are driven by profit motives rather than solely by air pollution concerns. It argues that automakers can increase profits by 30% through scrappage by acquiring old cars cheaply, recycling parts, and locking consumers into service ecosystems. The piece contends that cars are minor contributors to Delhi's air pollution compared to construction dust, industry, and crop burning, and are targeted because they are easier to regulate and monetize. It questions the real-world emission differences between older and newer vehicle standards, highlighting that even the cleanest diesel is being scrapped.