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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 subsidy he suggests does not automatically put a new car within reach and in the current climate many won’t qualify for finance to make up the shortfall. Do you think the scrappage scheme should be extended to used cars?

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

Green Car Congress

million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs. According to the analysis, the current anti-trust campaign environment could alter the relationships among consumers, dealer and OEMs. million units.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Scrappage schemes. Copenhagen) it’s possible for cycling/active transport modes to make up half or more of commuter trips in urban environments. Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’), and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. FBT, depreciation); and. Drive Electric members’ views.

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Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

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Certainly the Government’s scrappage scheme has attracted new car buyers who only have the money to buy some of the cheaper new vehicles. Shop around for car finance and car insurance; compare new and used car prices in your area; and create a budget for your fuelling costs. Faye Sunderland.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Scrappage schemes . The OECD has conducted analysis on the components of effective ‘scrappage schemes’. Copenhagen) it’s possible for cycling/active transport modes to make up half or more of commuter trips in urban environments. . We spend billions of dollars annually on importing fossil fuels.