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Spain extends scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

Spain has decided to extend its version of the scrappage scheme, to continue support for car industry. Under the Spanish system, motorists can buy a new or used car up to five years old by scrapping a [.]. Tags: Green credentials C02 car buying extend fund incentive scheme scrappage Spain.

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Scrappage scheme deemed a success

Green Cars News

Though it has faced a barrage of criticism since its inception earlier this month, it would appear that the Government’s scrappage scheme has proved popular with consumers. This means that roughly one in every five new cars ordered in this period makes the most of the scrappage scheme. Leave a comment with your thoughts.

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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 scheme, which sees motorists buying a new car rewarded with a £2,000 subsidy if they trade in a vehicle over 10 years old that they have owned for at least 12 months is made up of £1,000 from the Government and an equal amount from the manufacturer.

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New UK Report Welcomes Moves to Promote Green Cars but Stresses Importance of Policies to Reduce Car Use

Green Car Congress

The report, authored by experts from Aberdeen University, Imperial College and E4tech Consulting, finds that Government must do much more than promote electric cars if it wants rapid and deep cuts in transport emissions. It is also possible over time to facilitate a substantial shift to lower carbon cars. But there is a bigger picture.

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

Green Cars News

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.

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Facts about the scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

As we continue our Budget 2009 coverage here at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, we thought we’d break down the scrappage scheme into bite-size pieces showing you exactly how it works and who will qualify. Car manufacturers are NOT obliged to participate - their involvement is voluntary. -

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How the Budget affects green car drivers

Green Cars News

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.