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Scrappage scheme boosts August car sales

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The car scrappage scheme continues to boost car registrations as sales rose 6.0 The second successive month of growth within the motor industry, August’s sales of 67,006 vehicles build on the 2.4 Green cars dominated the top selling models, the frugal Ford Focus was the best selling model in August, ahead of the Fiesta and Hyundai i10.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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New and used vehicle importers, fleet companies, the electricity sector, other supporting industries and consumers need certainty about government climate and transport policy over the long-term. Scrappage schemes. The UK will end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030. Technology-taker. FBT, depreciation); and.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

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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. With General Motors and Chrysler also showing signs of modest improvement, all looked rosy.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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EVs are a technology that are now proven, are increasingly price competitive, and will be the future of the automotive industry. The domestic OEM industry can think differently, and look to Europe (particularly the UK) for new and used supply. It’s also worth noting that the global car industry is changing rapidly.