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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 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 per cent and 16.9

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Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

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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. September 15, 2009.

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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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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. Other detail changes from 6th April 2011 include: Drivers of Euro IV diesel cars registered before the 1st January 2006 are currently taxed at the same percentage rate as drivers of cars fitted with a petrol engine. Vehicle Scrappage Scheme. Greening the Grid. Capital Allowances.