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NOVEMBER 6, 2013
At the height of the recession in 2008-2009, the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), also known as the "cash for clunkers" program (a similar concept was launched in the UK known as the scrappage scheme) was introduced in the USA to drive new sales and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. However, a new[.]. Latest News Green cars'
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 5, 2009
In the aftermath of the summer sales boom fueled by the US Cash for Clunkers program, September 2009 light duty vehicles sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows. September 2009 had 25 sales days compared to 24 days for September 2008. from September 2008. from September 2008. Reported hybrid sales by month.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2009
Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% over July 2008. over July 2008. compared to July 2008 results. Jeep Patriot sales increased 134 percent (8,059 units) compared with July 2008. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 3, 2009
percent increase over July 2008; its diesels (Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, and Touareg TDI) accounted for 6,320 units—slightly more than 30% of total sales. Volkswagen said that the government Cash-for-Clunkers program accounted for more than 3,300 sales. Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 10, 2009
Consumers will be able to browse California dealer online showrooms, ask questions, negotiate prices, and arrange financing and payment to purchase a new 2008, 2009 or select 2010 car, crossover or truck online.
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 29, 2009
Thanks to the strong financial incentives offered by the Cash-For-Clunkers program , the average gas mileage of new vehicles sold in the U.S. mpg in August 2008. during August reached a record high: 23 miles per gallon, up 8 percent from the 21.2
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
Buoyed by the extension of the US Cash for Clunkers (CARS) program, as well as the availability of more hybrid models on the market, reported sales of hybrids in the US jumped 48.6% There were 26 selling days in August 2009, vs. 27 in August 2008. Changes in OEM hybrid market share, August 2008 to August 2009.
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