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Scrappage scheme prompts sales boost

Green Cars News

The momentum for new car sales in the UK shows no sign of declining after September figures were released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). per cent increase on sales in the same month last year. The total tally since it began in May now stands at 178,278.

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Scrappage scheme boosts August car sales

Green Cars News

The car scrappage scheme continues to boost car registrations as sales rose 6.0 per cent in August, the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders ( SMMT ) reveal. The second successive month of growth within the motor industry, August’s sales of 67,006 vehicles build on the 2.4

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Industry experts have their say on scrappage plans

Green Cars News

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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Extended Scrappage Scheme goes live

Green Cars News

The extension for the Scrappage Scheme goes live today, after the funds for the original scheme ran out. From today, the new terms of the Government’s scrappage scheme come into force meaning that even more vehicles will be eligible under the scheme. Industry figures show that the scrappage scheme is continuing to boost the market.

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Scrappage scheme set to be extended

Green Cars News

The popular car scrappage scheme is set to be extended the BBC reports. The decision follows campaigns from motor industry bodies including the SMMT and RMIF calling for the scheme to be extended. Concerns have been raised that car sales could fall dramatically and motor manufacturing jobs lost without continued support.

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Will the scrappage extension do any good? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

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. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), production in the UK fell back 31.5

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New UK Report Welcomes Moves to Promote Green Cars but Stresses Importance of Policies to Reduce Car Use

Green Car Congress

The report offers integrated conclusions as to the effectiveness of short-, medium- and long-term policies: Short-term options with clear potential to reduce carbon emissions in the UK include ecodriving and speed enforcement, expanding the use of non-motorized modes and improving vehicle occupancy.

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