Ford says US auto sales in Sept. fell 5.1 percent; clunker hangover hurts demandOctober 1st, 2009 Ford Sept. sales fall 5.1 percentDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC reported a 42 percent sales drop last month, while Ford Motor Co. says its September sales fell 5.1 percent, revealing a tough hangover from this summer's Cash for Clunkers buying spree.
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.
Cash-for-clunkers programme boosts US car salesSeptember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US government's popular cash-for-clunkers programme boosted car sales in August, but sales dropped sharply in the last week of the month as the scheme ended. On Tuesday, Ford Motor Co.
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.
August sales increase is first in long time for automakers, but hangover to come in fallAugust 28th, 2009 Automakers see Aug. sales jump; hangover to comeNEW YORK — Automakers are partying, even though they know the hangover is coming.
Analyst raises Ford shares to 'Strong Buy' on clunkers program, expects positive 3Q cash flowAugust 27th, 2009 Analyst raises Ford estimate on increased salesNEW YORK — A Buckingham Research Group analyst upgraded shares of Ford Motor Co. Thursday, stating that the company's increased sales levels in North America during the third quarter would help the automaker achieve positive free-cash flow.
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.
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.
Latest data on Cash for Clunkers sales, trade-insAugust 21st, 2009 Latest Cash for Clunkers dataAuto dealers have made 489,269 sales under the government's $3 billion Cash for Clunkers rebate program, according to data released Friday by the Department of Transportation. The total value of the rebates claimed by dealers stood at $2 billion.
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.
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 demand from Cash for ClunkersAugust 13th, 2009 Ford to boost production of Focus, Escape in 3QDEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.
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 in nearly 2 years on strong "cash-for-clunkers" trafficAugust 3rd, 2009 Cash for Clunkers boosts Ford's July sales 1.6 pctDETROIT — Lured by the government's cash-for-clunkers campaign, car and truck buyers started to return to Ford Motor Co. showrooms last month, with the automaker reporting its first U.S.