Green Cars News
AUGUST 9, 2009
The success story that is the new Toyota Prius continued into July as it once again topped the sales charts in Japan. The vehicle sold 27,712 units - that’s almost four times the 7,058 units it sold in the same month last year, according to data from the Japan Automotive Dealers Association.
Green Cars News
AUGUST 4, 2009
It has established itself as a firm leader in the green car race thanks to the success of the Toyota Prius and Japanese government ecological perks including tax breaks have helped ease the drop in sales with the Prius topping the sales charts in its home country for two successive months. Turning over a new LEAF.
Green Cars News
APRIL 30, 2009
Confirming and extending the overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty Rates. Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). This is intended to provide a greater incentive for drivers to choose a lower-carbon car within the class of vehicle they prefer. Confirming future increases in fuel duty.
Green Cars News
AUGUST 18, 2009
The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors. With General Motors and Chrysler also showing signs of modest improvement, all looked rosy.
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