Despite focus on cleaner cars, trucks and SUVs are big sellers under Cash for Clunkers programSeptember 21st, 2009 Trucks & SUVs are popular Cash for Clunkers salesWASHINGTON — Pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles were big sellers under the Cash for Clunkers program despite the federal government's focus on replacing gas guzzlers with more fuel-efficient cars. Data released late last week by the Department of Transportation shows that tens of thousands of trucks, minivans and SUVs with relatively low gas mileage were among the nearly 700,000 vehicles sold under the program in late July and August.
Clunkers boosts Ford Aug. sales 17 pct while low supply of smaller cars weighs on Chrysler, GMSeptember 1st, 2009 Clunkers boosts Ford sales; GM, Chrysler fallDETROIT — The Cash for Clunkers program boosted sales at Ford, Toyota and Honda in August as consumers snapped up their fuel-efficient offerings, but rivals Chrysler Group LLC and General Motors Co. withstood another month of falling sales.
Clunkers boosts Ford sales 17 pct in Aug. while low supply of smaller cars weighs on ChryslerSeptember 1st, 2009 Clunkers boosts Ford sales; Chrysler sales fallDETROIT — The popular Cash for Clunkers program boosted Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales in August by 17.2 percent over last year, but shortages of smaller vehicles weighed on rival Chrysler Group LLC.
Clunkers lift Ford, Toyota, Honda Aug. sales; low supply of smaller cars dampens Chrysler, GMSeptember 1st, 2009 Clunkers aid Ford, Toyota sales; GM, Chrysler fallDETROIT — The Cash for Clunkers program boosted sales at Ford, Toyota and Honda in August as consumers snapped up their fuel-efficient offerings, but rivals Chrysler Group LLC and General Motors Co. withstood another month of falling sales.
Final data on Cash for Clunkers sales, trade-insAugust 26th, 2009 Final Cash for Clunkers dataAuto dealers reported 690,114 sales under the federal government's $3 billion Cash for Clunkers rebate program, according to final data released Wednesday by the Department of Transportation. The total value of the rebates claimed by dealers totalled $2.88 billion.
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.
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.
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.
Asian automakers see share of Cash for Clunkers sales growAugust 14th, 2009 Asian companies see Cash for Clunkers boostWASHINGTON — Asian automakers have increased their share of sales under the $3 billion Cash for Clunkers auto rebate program, according to data released Friday by the federal government. Eight of the top-10-selling vehicles are made by Japanese and South Korean companies, with the Toyota Corolla claiming the top spot as the most popular car in the trade-in program.
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:
TOP 10 NEW VEHICLES PURCHASED
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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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September 22nd, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Cash for clunkers did nothing to improve either American car sales or the environment. All it did was destroy 700,000 running cars, many in good condition. These cars should have been given to car donation charities and either sold or given to the poor.