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We like the turbocharged GMC Syclone pickup so much that we helped you put it in a video game. We were also saddened to discover one that Syclone became a Cash For Clunkers victim. Save the Syclones! Update! More »
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Our exclusive audit of government documents reveals many of the sensational news stories of exotic vehicles crushed under the Cash for Clunkers law were completely false. Our full exclusive report below. More »
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The Cash For Clunkers program saw a lot of Ford Explorers crushed and a few exotics destroyed, but the biggest accomplishment? Selling Japanese cars. More »
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Cash For Clunkers is finally over. The final numbers? 690,114 cars were destroyed. Was it a win for America? Sorta. Of the purchases, American cars made up less than 40%. Full details, and most traded-in and purchased cars, below. More »
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Less than half-a-day left in Cash For Clunkers and the end couldn't come soon enough. According to newest data, recorded dealer transactions jumped by nearly 30% this weekend. That, plus the top traded-in and purchased cars, below. More »
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The long national "Cash For Clunkers" nightmare will officially end at 8:00 PM EST tonight — under 12 hours from now. We've shown you the cold and unfeeling stats. Like before, we want you to show us the damage first-hand. More »
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As the Cash For Clunkers program begins to screech to a halt we again take a look at the most traded-in, most purchased vehicles and other fun stats. More »
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The Department of Transportation seems as worried as everyone else about the depletion of funding, and has decided to end the Cash For Clunkers program effective 8:00 PM Monday. More »
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We've been watching as the amount of funds in the Cash For Clunkers kitty quickly dwindles, and now the National Automobile Dealers Association is asking for guidance because they believe there's no money left. More »
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As if the death of a somewhat troublesome Maserati BiTurbo wasn't bad enough, a dealership in Bloomington, Indiana is preparing to execute this supremely reliable 1989 Jeep Wagoneer V6 4x4 with just 67K on the odometer. More »
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Technicians at Castle Ford outside Baltimore, MD were apparently attempting to disable a clunker van's engine, as required by Cash For Clunkers, when the entire van burst into flames, taking down another clunker with it. More »
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We reported early on that the EPA adjusted their mileage ratings in advance of Cash For Clunkers, thus disqualifying certain vehicles. The government has just announced they'll accept those voucher requests under certain conditions. More »
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Conveniently, the Cash For Clunkers program rolled over the $1.03 billion mark, exactly one day after the Senate approved $2 billion for it. Wow, crazy coincidence, especially since they didn't send us stats for yesterday to compare. More »
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The success of the Cash For Clunkers program has been at the expense of a few great cars. More sales are good, but crushed classics are bad. Look at the Dodge Ram Vanamino above! Someone, please, Save The Clunkers! More »
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The NHTSA list of the most purchased cars under the Cash For Clunkers programs favors cars. But if you look at it by model, and not by trim, trucks and crossovers are the true winners. More »
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The second-to-last obstacle to to continuing the Cash For Clunkers program, i.e. securing another $2 billion, has been removed with the Democrats successfully stopping the Republicans from adding any amendments to a vote of 65-32. More »
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Senate Democrats will likely approve another $2 billion for Cash For Clunkers today. The catch? Republicans will be able to vote on an amendments for the bill, including one forcing the government to sell GM and Chrysler stake. More »
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In our daily tally of the most traded-in clunkers under the Cash For Clunkers program we find the Toyota Corolla has knocked the Ford Focus off the mountain still made up primarily of old Ford Explorers. More »
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We have a fresh update on the Cash For Clunkers numbers and it appears that the program actually is quickly running out of funds because people are buying greener cars. More »
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More than $600 million has been requested for Cash For Clunkers vouchers. But where's it being requested from? Below, a state-by-state analysis of where the money's heading. More »
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We were the first with a list of the ten most traded-in clunkers. Now here's the updated list of the most traded-in and purchased vehicles under the Cash For Clunkers program as of yesterday morning and 157,000 trade-in requests. More »
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The Cash For Clunkers program's clearly moved vehicles off the lot. With the Senate considering an additional two billion dollars, our question is: who's winning the Cash For Clunkers sales war? The answer: American automakers, by a nose. Here's why. More »
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Here's the official, exclusive list of the ten most purchased and traded-in vehicles under the Cash For Clunkers program. The big winner appears to be Ford, which has the most traded-in and most purchased vehicles. More »
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The Cash For Clunkers law requires dealers to destroy the engines of the trade-in vehicle or face a $15,000 penalty. The government's step-by-step instructions as well as graphic video of a Volvo in seemingly great condition being destroyed below. More »
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Cash For Clunkers program is still up-and-running. Don't listen to the haters, this program will continue through the weekend. So trade in some crap! [Photo Credit: AP Photo/Paul Sancya] More »
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Last night, Administration officials claimed the Cash For Clunkers program was suspended because of popularity. The White House now claims it's still alive and Congress is trying to pump $2 billion more into the program. [Detroit Free Press, NY Times] More »
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The US government will suspend the popular cash for clunkers program after almost four days, telling Congress they'll burn through the $950 million budget by midnight. UPDATE: The Freep claims White House sources tell them the program's not been suspended. More »
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One of the most questionable practices related to the Cash For Clunkers program has been nefarious types creating websites posing as helpful/official sites (the only official one is CARS.gov) and snagging personal data. A practice now endorsed by D-list celebs. More »
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Like a compressed spring finally releasing its potential energy, Cash For Clunkers has quickly encouraged 22,782 trade-ins for $95.9 million. At this rate, NHTSA forecasts the one billion dollar fund could run dry by early September. More »
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Edmunds, the greatest American heroes since Nelly Bly, have saved the world from Cash For Clunkers problems by posting the tough questions and sending the hardest of hard-hitting press releases. More »
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Early reports suggest the Cash For Clunkers program is creating some new cars sales, but it's also creating questions: are there incentives for recyclers? Can you strip down your own car? Is the CARS Act "horseshit beyond repair" for recyclers? More »
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Jalopnik brings you this exclusive first full list of the disqualified cash for clunkers vehicles. Below, the cars recently made eligible and ineligible after the EPA "refresh." More »
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Earlier this month we brought you a list of five ways to get screwed the Cash For Clunkers bill. A lot has happened in a month and we now we've got three more ways to get screwed. More »
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With the Cash For Clunkers trade-in program in full swing, we think it's time to take the pulse of the state of our clunker nation. So grab your cameras Jalopni-philes and head over to your local dealership. More »
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Consumers hoping to trade in their old "clunkers" for new vehicles through the Cash for Clunkers (or CARS) program are discovering the EPA changed fuel economy numbers for some cars last week, making it impossible to trade them in! Update. More »
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According to Google Trends, variations of the term "Cash For Clunkers" have been among the hottest searches this week. A quick search for the term shows automakers have taken notice. More »
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The Cash for Clunkers bill, a.k.a. the CARS program, is now active. If you're interested in trading up they've released the rules, all 136 pages of them, which we summarize for you below. More »
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The Cash For Clunkers bill's now law and, though we've show you how it works, there's still a serious risk you'll get screwed trying to take advantage of this feeble, milquetoast program. Below, five ways the new law endangers consumers. More »
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It's official, the Cash For Clunkers bill is now the law-of-the-land. For more information on how this bill works (or doesn't), check out our handy Cash For Clunkers Guide. [U.S. News, Getty Images] More »
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