Ikea to introduce anti-idling program, hybrid preferential parking spots

Drivers of hybrid cars can expect to get a plum parking spot at Ikea stores in Canada thanks to a new program designed to reward green consumers.

Starting May 16, the Swedish furniture retailer will dedicate two spots near the front of the store for hybrid vehicles. Ikea spokeswoman Debbie McDowell notes that drivers of low-emission cars can also make use of the spots.