Government Cash for Clunkers program uses up $1.81 billion out of $3 billion pot

September 10th, 2009 LaHood: Gov't paid dealers $1.2B for 'Clunkers'WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says the government has approved $1.22 billion in reimbursements to car dealers for sales under the Cash for Clunkers program. LaHood said Thursday the government is on track to pay eligible dealers by a Sept.

August 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.

August 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.

August 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.

August 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.

August 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.

August 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.

August 19th, 2009 NY dealers pull out of clunkers programNEW YORK — Hundreds of auto dealers in the New York area have withdrawn from the government's Cash for Clunkers program, citing delays in getting reimbursed by the government, a dealership group said Wednesday.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.

August 13th, 2009 Ford to increase production 21 pct in 3QDEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.

August 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.

August 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.

July 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.

July 31st, 2009 Obama backs quick action to fix depleted car fundWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama praised members of Congress from both parties for rushing to pump new money into a popular cash-purchase program that is running out of money. Obama spoke Friday as the House passed the measure 316-109.

July 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.

June 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.