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APRIL 22, 2009

It didn’t take long for vehicle manufacturers to jump on the scrappage bandwagon in a bid to strike while the iron is hot. However, the French manufacturer was not just confirming its participation in the Government-led plans - instead it was issuing a reminder about a scrappage scheme of its own.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

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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APRIL 22, 2009

Alistair Darling’s 2009 Budget, which announced the introduction of a £2,000 scrappage incentive scheme in the UK, has been met with mixed reviews from industry experts. According to Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) chairman Paul Williams, the announcement could offer a significant boost to new car sales.

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MAY 21, 2009

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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APRIL 22, 2009

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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AUGUST 10, 2009

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.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2013

At the height of the recession in 2008-2009, the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), also known as the "cash for clunkers" program (a similar concept was launched in the UK known as the scrappage scheme) was introduced in the USA to drive new sales and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. However, a new[.].

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

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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APRIL 27, 2009

The scrappage scheme announced as part of the Budget last week, could be more popular than the government expects according to the Insistute of Fiscal Studies (IFS). Car sales are currently down about one third relative to the same time last year.&#. Tags: Green cars Budget IFS scheme scrappage.

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MAY 15, 2009

The government’s new car scrappage scheme, which launches on Monday, 18 May, discriminates against some groups of motorists, and works against the government’s own plans to encourage the use of electric vehicles, says ultra-light vehicle manufacturer and importer Aixam Mega. Tags: Aixam Mega electric ev scrappage.

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JULY 6, 2009

The much derided scrappage scheme in the UK has started to benefit new car registrations for June 09. Overall new car sales fell by 15.7% Overall new car sales fell by 15.7% Average new car CO2 emissions fell to 152.3g/km

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AUGUST 11, 2014

The Green Piece Column. Once again, diesel cars and their emissions are in the news for all the wrong reasons. Now a new campaign is being run by The Sun calling for diesel car owners to be compensated by the introduction of a scrappage scheme, for being duped into think[.]. Tuesday 12 August, 2014.

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MAY 21, 2009

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.

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APRIL 24, 2009

Following Chancellor Darling’s recent announcement of a UK vehicle scrappage scheme, Mercedes-Benz UK has announced that the forthcoming smart fortwo cdi cabrio - with CO2 emissions of just 88 g/km - will be available to customers taking advantage of the scheme, including the full £2,000 saving. scrappage and www.thesmart.co.uk/scrappage.

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MARCH 9, 2010

New car emissions fell by their biggest margin yet last year, the latest report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals. Helped by the recession and the scrappage scheme, new car sold in the UK in 2009 emitted just 149.5g/km km of CO2, down 5.4

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Remember when the scrappage scheme and the cash for clunkers campaign were introduced and many argued that replacing older cars with new vehicles would be beneficial for the environment? Well now a study published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology is suggesting the opposite.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

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.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

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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JULY 28, 2009

The UK has been an epicentre for drivers with a green conscience for many years. Last week, Nissan announced plans to make electric car batteries at its plant in Sunderland, creating 350 new jobs in the process (see ‘ Nissan to make electric car batteries at Sunderland plant ’). The argument for the UK…. Faye Sunderland.

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JULY 26, 2009

Hyundai, which has already enjoyed great success in the UK since the implementation of the scrappage scheme , has now announced plans to invest W9.3trillion this year with W4.1trillion to go towards green growth projects. It has also outlined the aim to become one of the top four green car companies in the world.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The hybrid car, dubbed the car of the stars because of its popularity among Hollywood celebrities, has attracted a huge order book with almost 10 per cent of its orders made through the UK’s scrappage scheme.

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MAY 18, 2009

With a combined CO2 rating of just 105g/km, the latest Vauxhall Corsa ecoFLEX shaves a remarkable 14g/km off the outgoing model’s emissions figure, and now achieves 70.6mpg on a combined cycle– an improvement of over 13 per cent. litre CDTi powertrain, which still produces 75PS and achieves similar performance to that of the outgoing model.

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AUGUST 21, 2009

The US car scrappage scheme know as the ‘cash for clunkers’ plan will end next week after the funds ran out. It’s been a thrill to be part of the best economic news story in America,” Secretary LaHood said. Tags: Green credentials car scrappage Cars cash for clunkers.

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JUNE 26, 2009

The Green Piece - Tuesday 23rd June 2009. Since the introduction of Britain’s vehicle scrappage scheme, everything appears rosy for the country’s automotive industry once more. Ostensibly, the scrappage scheme has been presented as an incentive to buy less polluting cars and therefore reduce damage to the environment.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

According to the think-tank, the blitz is essential for the UK to meet its target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by around a third in that time. Under the Stern review, three kinds of policy were outlined to reduce carbon dioxide emissions: technology stimulation, carbon pricing and the removal of the barriers to behavioural change.

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MAY 26, 2009

A report from the respected Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) advises that the Government should not rely solely in the introduction of electric cars to reduce vehicle-related CO2 emissions. It’s purchasing power will help stimulate demand for these technologies and encourage further research and development.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors. Our verdict – green shoots should not be ignored.

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JULY 1, 2009

The report states that when trade and travel is taken into account emissions have actually risen. He said: “We have been told that this is because our vehicles are legally described as quadricycles, rather than as cars, owing to their lighter weight, and lower power output. What is the problem?

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APRIL 30, 2009

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.

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MAY 7, 2009

Traditionally a busy time of the year, the month of April is a particularly important for the car industry as the new year registration plates come in, usually leading to a boom in new car sales. The nice and green Ford Fiesta remains the UK’s best seller over the year-to-date.

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