The top 10 most purchased and traded in vehicles under the “cash-for-clunkers” program

September 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.

September 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.

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 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 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.

August 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.

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

August 13th, 2009 $3 billion buys not-so-green vehiclesWASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, the nation's top car salesman in recent weeks, has cited the Obama administration's best-seller list of mostly smaller, fuel-saving cars like the Ford Focus to describe the success of the Cash for Clunkers rebate program. But what LaHood and other administration officials usually don't mention is that some trucks and sport-utility vehicles that get less than 20 miles per gallon, like the Ford F-150 truck and one version of the Cadillac SRX Crossover, also are being purchased with the new government subsidies.

August 13th, 2009 Ford to boost production of Focus, Escape in 3QDEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.

August 7th, 2009 Dealers push new program to boost trade-in valuesNEW YORK — A group of car and truck dealers have banded together to offer their own sales incentives in hopes of getting drivers who don't qualify for the "cash-for-clunkers" program to buy vehicles. The privately funded Automotive Stimulus Plan, which currently involves about 40 dealers from across the country, is designed to help fill in the gaps left by the government's program, said Brian Benstock of Paragon Auto Group in New York City.

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 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 19th, 2009 'Cash for clunkers' plan passed by CongressA look at a plan passed by Congress to provide consumers with rebates of up to $4,500 to turn in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for more fuel-efficient vehicles. —The $1 billion program is authorized from July through November.