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Prius Top-Seller Again in Japan in July; Up Almost 4x Year-on-Year

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Toyota’s Prius was the top-seller in Japan in July, with 27,712 units sold—almost quadruple the 7,058 units sold in July 2008, according to data from the Japan Automotive Dealers Association. Almost 10% of these were placed through the scrappage scheme.

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IHS cuts 2015 light vehicle sales forecast in China to 23.4 million; deeper cut for 2016

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This has happened just once in the past 15 years—in 2008, at the height of the global recession. Retail vehicle registrations have maintained volumes far better than wholesale vehicle sales, which may provide stronger guidance for dealer orders.

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Government Scrappage Scheme reaches halfway mark

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The Government’s scrappage scheme has reached halfway surpassing 150,000 orders since its launch back in May. These figures reflect a pattern that is broadly in line with national levels of car ownership, with the highest participation rates for the scrappage scheme in regions with the highest levels of car ownership.

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Will the scrappage extension do any good? The Green Piece

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The UK’s car scrappage scheme may have been dubbed a resounding success by the majority of car manufacturers and consumers alike, but it hasn’t won plaudits from all corners. There are ominous questions looming too, as to what the motor industry will do when the scrappage scheme ends. The Green Piece: Tuesday 6 October, 2009.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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The Budget confirmed and built on the Chancellor’s measures in Budget 2008 and the Pre-Budget report by: Confirming the new rules on capital allowances linked to CO2 emissions. Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. Vehicle Scrappage Scheme. Confirming and extending the overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty Rates.