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Car prices to fall as scrappage ends?

Green Cars News

According to the firm, some car manufacturers will reduce their prices in a effort to increase sales and counteract a fall in registrations as the Scrappage Scheme ends this month. Particularly, prices for new cars maybe realigned to suit business [.].

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New UK Report Welcomes Moves to Promote Green Cars but Stresses Importance of Policies to Reduce Car Use

Green Car Congress

Circulation and fuel taxes combined with ‘scrappage’ subsidies may be able to deliver this goal if combined with information and education. Road pricing and fuel tax rises, competitive fares and service improvements, combined with information provision through travel plans are likely to be effective policy packages.

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RAC calls for scrappage scheme for dirty old diesel cars

Green Cars News

Ministers should consider a new scrappage scheme in the UK designed to take the oldest and most polluting diesel cars off the road, the RAC Foundation has said. Green credentials Editor Pick'

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Has the scrappage scheme been exposed? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The Green Piece Column. It’s been nearly a year since the scrappage scheme (known as ‘cash for clunkers’ in the USA) ended its run in the UK. Tuesday 8 February 2011. At the time we were told that it had been a resounding success (see article) by not only boosting the automotive industry but also [.].

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Scrappage scheme for electric scooters launches

Green Cars News

Electric scooter firm e-motive is to launch its own version of the Government’s highly successful scrappage scheme for cars-but for motorbikes and scooters instead.

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Scrappage scheme faces more criticism

Green Cars News

How much will the UK’s vehicle scrappage scheme help car buyers? The scheme, which sees motorists buying a new car rewarded with a £2,000 subsidy if they trade in a vehicle over 10 years old that they have owned for at least 12 months is made up of £1,000 from the Government and an equal amount from the manufacturer.

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Scrappage scheme: Success or failure? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) most of the 400,000 vehicles ordered through the scrappage scheme have now been registered meaning the motor industry has nearly received its final boost from the concept. Tags: The Green Piece green piece scrappage scrappage scheme.