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.
Summary Box: Incomes flat in July but spending rises modestly with help of Cash for ClunkersAugust 28th, 2009 Summary Box: Incomes flat but spending up modestlySTAGNANT INCOMES: Household income failed to grow last month as consumer spending edged up 0.2 percent, aided by the now-ended Cash for Clunkers program. SPENDING CONCERNS: Personal incomes have fallen or remained unchanged in eight of the past 10 months.
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.
A look at the Cash for Clunkers program, which is scheduled to end MondayAugust 21st, 2009 A look at the Cash for Clunkers programThe Department of Transportation said Thursday it intends to end the Cash for Clunkers program on Monday at 8 p.m. EDT. Here's a look at the $3 billion car incentive program.
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.
US government's 'Cash for Clunkers' program expensive way to reduce CO2August 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - New estimates by researchers at University of California (UC) Davis have indicated that the US government's 'Cash for Clunkers' program is paying at least 10 times the "sticker price" to reduce emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2). While carbon credits are projected to sell in the US for about 28 dollars per ton, even the best-case calculation of the cost of the clunkers rebate is 237 dollars per ton, according to UC Davis transportation economist Christopher Knittel.
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.
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.
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.
White House trying to keep 'cash for clunkers' program alive amid funding concernsJuly 31st, 2009 Cash for clunkers program may be running on emptyWASHINGTON — The government's popular "cash for clunkers" program may be running out of money after only a matter of days as car shoppers flock to dealerships to take advantage of the rebates. The White House said Thursday it was assessing its options amid concerns the $1 billion budget for rebates for new car sales may have been depleted.
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.
Government warns consumers about unofficial "cash for clunkers" Web sitesJune 24th, 2009 Web has unofficial "cash for clunkers" sitesWASHINGTON — The government is warning consumers to be wary of unofficial "cash for clunkers" Web sites that seek personal information or direct consumers to pre-register for the program. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says dealers and consumers do not need to pre-register for the program, which provides $3,500 to $4,500 to people who trade in gas-guzzling clunkers for a new vehicle.
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