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Scrappage scheme boosts August car sales

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The car scrappage scheme continues to boost car registrations as sales rose 6.0 Registrations from private buyers and of small cars were again up strongly in August as the scrappage incentive scheme continues to influence the market. per cent in August, albeit on a weak 2008 performance. per cent and 16.9 per cent and 10.1

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LPG on the rise again as petrol tops £1 a litre mark

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An increasing number of British motorists are opting out of the volatile petrol car market, according to the latest LPG (liquid petroleum gas) vehicle sales figures from Proton. Proton’s sales figures reflect a growing dissatisfaction amongst motorists towards the over-inflated price of petrol, which is once again on the rise.

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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.