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GM Launches Trial of Sales on eBay

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With more than 225 GM dealers in California participating, shoppers can at any given time expect to see a selection of up to 20,000 new GM vehicles, according to the company.

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US hybrid sales slump in September

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What would happen when the cash for clunkers sales boom came to an end has been a question many automotive executives in the USA dared not think about. Here is how each manufacturer faired: Ford: The company reported a six per cent drop in sales year-on-year. Well, now they have their answers. This meant that sales were down 22.7

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A closer look at US auto sales in July

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Yesterday we told you how the cash for clunkers scheme has enjoyed early success in the USA. The company had an exceptionally strong month with hybrid sales which leapt by 323 per cent year on year to 5,353 units. per cent compared to July 2008 although it was the company’s highest volume month so far this year.

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Hybrid sales leap in the US

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The cash for clunkers campaign has given a massive boost to hybrid sales in the US, with a reported leap by 48.6 General Motors: GM sold a total of 1,708 hybrids during the month – an increase of 4.8 Honda: The company sold a total of 4,943 hybrids during the month with 4,226 of these units being the new Honda Insight.

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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

“A coalition of auto makers, battery manufacturers, utility operators and shipping companies wants the U.S. WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Move over, cash for clunkers. A coalition of auto makers, battery manufacturers, utility operators and shipping companies wants the U.S. by Judith Burns for Dow Jones. By Judith Burns.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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We now have a sprinkling of promising companies working to get funded to convert gas-guzzlers. Pioneering companies now have designs to turn gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles into all-electrics or plug-in hybrids, depending on how they’re built and the range their drivers need. We’re happy we’re well on our way with plug-in cars.

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Top 10 Cash providers for Junk car Removal in Arizona

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transmission, motor, tires) or it was severely deteriorated or mangled, then you might be ready to junk it. Once you sold your junk car you need to notify your local Department of Motor and Vehicle (DMV) know that you sold, traded, or donated your vehicle. Why Cash Auto Salvage Scottsdale? Don’t even pay for towing.

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