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Volkswagen to offer incentive in Germany of up to €10,000 to scrap Euro 1-4 diesels

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Volkswagen is offering an incentive of up to €10,000 (US$11,815)—depending upon the model purchased—for the purchase of Euro 6 vehicles in Germany if an older diesel vehicle (Euro 1 to Euro 4 standards) is scrapped at the same time. Applications for the incentives can be made with immediate effect to Volkswagen dealers in Germany.

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New Car Registrations in UK fall 30.9% in January; Industry Urges UK Government to Provide Scrappage Incentives to Boost Demand

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The new car market in the UK continued to decline sharply at the start of 2009, with volumes down by 30.9% to 112,087 units, according to figures from the UK’s SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders). SMMT expects the market to decline by 19.3% Scrappage schemes in other European countries include: Country.

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Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away

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However, while interest in electric vehicles is growing, with 69% of respondents willing to consider an EV today, current market offerings generally fall far short of consumers’ expectations for driving range, charging time, and purchase price. —David Raistrick, automotive partner and head of manufacturing at Deloitte UK.

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Euro Auto Production Down 35% in First Quarter 2009; Second Half Production May be Down 25%; Small Cars Hit New Record Share

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million vehicles, according to the latest Economic Report from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). While fleet renewal schemes (vehicle scrappage) have helped segments of the passenger car market in some countries, overall vehicle demand in Europe went further down as well. for passenger cars and 37.6%

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It is good to be small as auto market stumbles

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As automotive production in Europe falls by a whopping 35 per cent, small cars have reached a new record high market share reflecting consumer concerns about the general economy and the environment. per cent and Germany down 32.3 per cent and Germany down 32.3 Nevertheless, small cars reached a market share of 44.9

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Resounding success or a piece of scrap? The Green Piece

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Since the introduction of Britain’s vehicle scrappage scheme, everything appears rosy for the country’s automotive industry once more. Environmentalists have dubbed the vehicle scrappage scheme “a bailout masquerading as a green initiative” and have slammed the Government for failing to tie the initiative to green cars. Money talks.

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

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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? Perhaps the most promising sign for the major car manufacturers in the current climate is that there is serious backing for green cars to succeed. Averting a slump. Why the race is on. Faye Sunderland.