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UK Scrappage Scheme Encouraging Shift to Smaller, Fuel-Efficient Cars

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New cars bought through the UK’s scrappage incentive scheme , which began in May, emit on average 10.9% Scrappage buyers were also three times more likely than average to buy the smallest class of car—minis such as the Smart Fortwo—and a third more cars bought through the scheme were larger superminis such as the Hyundai i10.

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Scrappage Scheme Moving Forward in US Congress

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Dingell, Congresswoman Betty Sutton, Congressman Jay Inslee, and Congressman Bart Stupak reached an agreement on a “Cash for Clunkers” scrappage program. New light trucks or SUVs with mileage of at least 18 mpg are eligible for vouchers. Waxman, Subcommittee Chairman Edward J. Markey, Chairman Emeritus John D.

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European car registrations drop 7.1% in April, diesel down 15%, SUVs continue to grow

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Meanwhile SUVs continued to grow, posting an increase in registrations of 7.2%, but this growth wasn’t enough to offset the double-digit drops seen by other segments. The decline in registrations particularly affected traditional car segments. Diesel has lost its dominance in the European car market.

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Average CO2 emissions from new cars in the EU dropped by 3.7% last year

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The decrease in average emissions in 2010 was lower than in 2009 (5.1%); the results in 2009 were possibly influenced by the economic crisis and the scrappage schemes in some member states. The EU should be favoring more efficient saloons, estates and hatchbacks rather than encouraging gas guzzling, tall and heavy SUVs.

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Tesla Model 3 Europe’s best-selling pure EV in February in its first full month on the market

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Conversely, registrations were up by a huge 36% in Romania, due to the Government’s scrappage scheme in Q4-18, which led to an increase in vehicle deliveries in Q1-19. SUVs, vans and sports cars were the only segments to grow during the month, as compact and midsize cars, and MPVs recorded large drops.

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Hyundai announces benefits up to ₹70,000 on the i20, Venue, Exter and Grand i10 NIOS

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These benefits include offers like cash discounts, exchange discounts and scrappage bonus. Hyundai Exter discount The Exter is a popular compact SUV from Hyundai, competing with rivals like the Tata Punch. This SUV ranges from 5.99 Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024 , Best SUVs in India. lakh to 10.43 lakh to 11.24

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Kia rolls out Scrappage Incentive Program for new car buyers against old car

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Read more Customers need to submit the certificate of deposit to Kia for availing the incentive when buying a new car Kia India has announced its new scrappage incentive program for new car buyers. Kia Scrappage Incentive Program This is the first such Scrappage Incentive Program directly from an automaker.