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Has the scrappage scheme been exposed? The Green Piece

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The Green Piece Column. It’s been nearly a year since the scrappage scheme (known as ‘cash for clunkers’ in the USA) ended its run in the UK. At the time we were told that it had been a resounding success (see article) by not only boosting the automotive industry but also [.]. Tuesday 8 February 2011.

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Cautious welcome for scrappage extension

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Since the announcement that the car scrappage scheme in the UK will be extended (see article ) a host of important industry names have been having their say on the plans, with a cautious but generally positive welcome for the proposals. we want to know what you think of the decision to extend the scrappage scheme.

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Proposed scrappage scheme meets criticism

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The scrappage scheme is only a few days old here in the UK and it has already come under fire. An article in the New York Times criticised the so-called “cash for clunkers&# legislation that would give people vouchers worth as much as $4,500 to replace old cars with new ones. Leave a comment with your thoughts.

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How the Budget affects green car drivers

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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.

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Will the scrappage extension do any good? The Green Piece

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The Green Piece: Tuesday 6 October, 2009. 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. per cent year-on-year in August after four consecutive months of scrappage-led improvements.

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

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It seems a spark is needed to get us back to the showrooms – so are the leading manufacturers right to put their faith in green cars? Honda too has pinned its recovery hopes on green cars, pushing both hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Averting a slump. Why the race is on.

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

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Drivers are increasingly letting their wallet rule their car buying decisions with more motorists than ever before opting for a green car over a conventional alternative. However, will green cars really save you money? The Green Piece. suggests that drivers should think twice before going green.