A look at the top-selling vehicles through the government's Cash for Clunkers programSeptember 21st, 2009 Top-selling vehicles through Cash for ClunkersThe government posted new data late Friday on the government's Cash for Clunkers rebate program. Here's a look at the top-selling new vehicles through the program when multiple engine options, flexible-fuel vehicles and hybrid versions are taken into account.
Mazda to issue $20 million in payments to dealers waiting for Cash for Clunkers reimbursementsAugust 24th, 2009 Mazda to advance dealers clunkers paymentsIRVINE, Calif. — Mazda North American Operations said Friday that it will issue $20 million in advance payments to its dealers to help tide them over until they receive reimbursements through the government's Cash for Clunkers program.
Summary Box: A look at Cash for Clunkers' final weekend rushAugust 23rd, 2009 Summary Box: Cash for Clunkers' final weekendTHE RUSH: Customers streamed into dealerships to take advantage of the Cash for Clunkers program before Monday's 8 p.m. EDT deadline.
AutoNation Inc. hits brakes on Cash for Clunkers early to clear deals by government deadlineAugust 22nd, 2009 AutoNation stops offering Cash for Clunkers earlyLOS ANGELES — AutoNation Inc., the nation's largest auto dealership chain, said Saturday it hit the brakes on the popular Cash for Clunkers program three days early because it wants to make sure it can submit the paperwork on thousands of sales to the government before a Monday evening deadline. Under the rebate program, dealerships need to enter their Cash for Clunkers sales into a government Web site before the program expires on Monday at 8 p.m.
Toyota Corolla remains atop Cash for Clunkers top sellers listAugust 21st, 2009 Toyota Corolla still Cash for Clunkers top sellerWASHINGTON — The Toyota Corolla remained the top-selling vehicle under the Cash for Clunkers program, according to data released Friday by the government. Asian automakers also continued to increase their share of sales under the government incentive program that offers car buyers rebates on new vehicle purchases of $3,500 or $4,500 in return for turning in older, less fuel efficient vehicles.
White House says it understands frustration auto dealers feel about Cash for Clunkers programAugust 20th, 2009 WH understands frustration with Cash for ClunkersWASHINGTON — The White House says it understands some of the frustration automobile dealers are feeling about the government's Cash for Clunkers vehicle trade-in program. The program gives consumers up to $4,500 to trade in older vehicles for newer, more fuel-efficient ones.
AP Source: Obama administration to wind down Cash for Clunkers on MondayAugust 20th, 2009 AP Source: Cash for Clunkers to end on MondayWASHINGTON — The Obama administration plans to end the popular $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program on Monday, giving car shoppers a few more days to take advantage of big government incentives. The Transportation Department said Thursday the government will wind down the program on Monday at 8 p.m.
Government Cash for Clunkers program uses up $1.81 billion out of $3 billion potAugust 19th, 2009 Cash for Clunkers up to $1.81 billionWASHINGTON — Auto dealers have made Cash for Clunkers deals worth $1.81 billion, according to data released Wednesday by the federal government. The program offers car buyers rebates of $3,500 or $4,500 for trading in older vehicles for new, more-fuel-efficient models.
NY dealers say unpaid Cash for Clunkers claims mounting, prompting many to pull out of programAugust 19th, 2009 NY dealers pull out of clunkers programNEW YORK — Hundreds of auto dealers in the New York area have withdrawn from the government's Cash for Clunkers program, citing delays in getting reimbursed by the government, a dealership group said Wednesday. The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, which represents dealerships in the New York metro area, said about half its 425 members have left the program because they cannot afford to offer more rebates.
Ford to build more Focuses and Escapes in 3Q to meet heavy demand from Cash for ClunkersAugust 13th, 2009 Ford to increase production 21 pct in 3QDEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.
The top 10 most purchased and traded in vehicles under the "cash-for-clunkers" programAugust 7th, 2009 The top "cash for clunkers" vehiclesHere are the top 10 most popular vehicles purchased and traded under the government's "cash-for-clunkers" program as of Aug. 5:
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White House spokesman: cash-for-clunkers program may not survive if Senate doesn't vote by FriAugust 3rd, 2009 White House: Senate must save clunkers programWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's chief spokesman says the popular cash for clunkers rebate program may not survive beyond Friday if the Senate doesn't provide a $2 billion cash infusion. The program ran out of money last week.
Ford posts its first sales increase since 2007 on strong "cash-for-clunkers" trafficAugust 3rd, 2009 Cash for Clunkers boost Ford's July sales 1.6 pctDETROIT — Ford Motor Co. says July sales rose nearly 1.6 percent over the same month last year as the government's wildly successful "cash-for-clunkers" program gave the automaker a significant boost.
AP sources: Government to suspend 'cash for clunkers' program out of funding concernsJuly 31st, 2009 AP sources: Govt to suspend 'cash for clunkers'WASHINGTON — Congressional officials say the government plans to suspend the popular "cash for clunkers" program amid concerns it could quickly use up the $1 billion in rebates for new car purchases. The Transportation Department called congressional offices late Thursday to alert them to the decision to halt the program, which offered owners of old cars and trucks $3,500 or $4,500 toward a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle.
Fuel-economy review alters eligibility of 164 trade-in vehicles in 'cash for clunkers' programJuly 29th, 2009 EPA alters eligibility of 164 'Clunkers' trade-insNEW YORK — A review of fuel-economy data has changed the eligibility of 164 trade-in vehicles in the government's "cash for clunkers" program. The Environmental Protection Agency says 78 vehicles that used to qualify as trade-ins under the program no longer qualify.
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August 21st, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Good…, as they say, all good things come to an end. Actually, this could be considered a BAD thing b/c it’s CRAZY, we are giving people money to live more vicariously and lavishly than before all this economical bust took place? What are we doing? Spoiling every single last American? Let’s learn to live in moderation, then we wouldn’t have so much debt…Well, the fish sticks from the head..so the head is the While House…right?