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More success for UK vehicle scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

There was more joy for car manufacturers in July thanks to the UK’s car scrappage scheme. This fraction of the 157,149 new car registrations total for the month gave the industry a much needed boost. This fraction of the 157,149 new car registrations total for the month gave the industry a much needed boost.

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Scrappage scheme prompts sales boost

Green Cars News

The momentum for new car sales in the UK shows no sign of declining after September figures were released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). According to Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive, the scrappage scheme is laying the foundation for future success in the industry.

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

Green Car Congress

The report, authored by experts from Aberdeen University, Imperial College and E4tech Consulting, finds that Government must do much more than promote electric cars if it wants rapid and deep cuts in transport emissions. It also discusses fuel taxes and prices, which affect both travel and vehicle choices.

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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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Manufacturers sign up for scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

We’re just days away from the full implementation of the vehicle scrappage scheme and several providers have announced their participation in the Government backed project. Volkswagen has also announced its scrappage scheme offers. The scrappage scheme comes into effect on May 18.

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How the Budget affects green car drivers

Green Cars News

According to his plans, vehicles that are aged over 10 years old and have been driven by motorists for more than 12 months will be worth £2,000 when traded in for a new car as part of the Government’s new scrappage scheme which takes much of its inspiration from a highly successful format in Germany.