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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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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: Success or failure? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Tuesday 17 May 2010: The Green Piece Column. 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.

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

It seems a spark is needed to get us back to the showrooms – so are the leading manufacturers right to put their faith in green cars? However, the company’s bright spark remains its green efforts. Honda too has pinned its recovery hopes on green cars, pushing both hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology.

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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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2009: A year in review for green cars. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

From the continued dominance of Japanese manufacturers to the vehicle scrappage scheme; with everything from bankruptcy to exciting new concepts in between – it’s been an enthralling year for green cars and here we look back at the key developments… 2009: A YEAR IN REVIEW FOR GREEN CARS.

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