Remove Cars Remove CO2 Remove Dealers Remove Scrappage
article thumbnail

Government Scrappage Scheme reaches halfway mark

Green Cars News

The Government’s scrappage scheme has reached halfway surpassing 150,000 orders since its launch back in May. A total of 154,927 cars and vans have been registered to car buyers through the scheme, which gives buyers a £2,000 discount on a new car when an old car is traded in for scrap.

article thumbnail

Scrappage scheme sees end to Jags, Mercs and even a Morris Minor

Green Cars News

The Government’s car scrappage scheme has got off to a flying start as the end of its first week draws to a close. According to Hyundai, their dealers have been surprised by the array of cars which have been scrapped in exchange for more environmentally friendly i10 and i120s.

article thumbnail

Will the scrappage extension do any good? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

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. How the environment can benefit.

article thumbnail

Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. The interim Clean Car Discount, which is already in the market, is showing promising signs of success. Scrappage schemes. Committee Secretariat. Transport and Infrastructure Committee. Parliament Buildings. Wellington. Executive Summary. There are 3.5

Clean 52
article thumbnail

The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

Green Cars News

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. Increasing company car benefit in kind tax in the future for all but the lowest carbon cars. Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme.