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more about #carsact more comments → Rabbi Dave: I had written a long comment but it got deleted before I could post but Basically...the AP is sensationalizing the govt numbers. They use the term "sw... more » snapoversteer 'bout to get told: Largesse! Praise be to the Emperor for our slightly more fuel efficient vehicles! #cashforclunkers more » Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est: Building a new, mid-sized car apparently uses up 6.9 tonnes of CO2 (Ford numbers) or up to 14 tonnes (Toyota's numbers). If one assumes the average 10... more » FTGDWolverineEdition'09: "In California, the Honda Civic was the No. 1 new car and no pickups ranked higher than 18th. In New York, the Hyundai Elantra was No. 1." The Elantr... more » Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est: If I had the energy, I would dig up all of my old posts filled with doubt and despair and say "told you so". The article says that 1.87 million tons ... more » PowerTryp is holding a Fiesta party.: Well Duh. #cashforclunkers more » Shamoononon: I shave my legs.: Oh really? Who'd have ever thought? Actually, I did. There's always some ruse to take my money and throw it at someone else. #cashforclunkers more » Old Grimey: In response to the fact that Cash for Clunkers wasn't as good for the Earth as was originally thought, I will cut my hair, wear black all through the ... more » Pessimippopotamus: It's not like a government run program ever worked. No surprise there. #cashforclunkers more » Armand: I was for the Cash For Clunkers program. Get rid of old crappy cars-- you know, Tauruses and minivans and other stuff I don't like-- and stimulate th... more » Plecostomus [Tyrrell]: Thanks for ruining the wheels and tires on that exploder, I could've used those for my 22+ mpg Ranger. more » slimwhitman: Is there a list of all the trade-ins and thier ranking or trade-in counts? Not just a top-ten? Can we see exactly how many Alfa Romeo Milanos were t... more » black_bullitt: C4C... what a friggin' joke. With the billions of dollars we just put in the pockets of the Big 3, this would have been a prime opportunity to boost ... more » Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. .: Can we get some Abawkpramie (Spelling help please) updates. That and the European schemes should get a little more press, as the Yurpeans were/are re... more » MissingPieces: ...and now the uptick in auto sales fall off of a cliff, again. more » -
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So Cash For Clunkers maybe wasn't amazing for the environment, either. [Detroit News]
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It's Over: Ten Most Traded-In, Purchased Cash For Clunkers Cars
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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Ten Most Traded-In And Purchased Cash For Clunkers Cars (Almost Over!)
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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Cash For Clunkers: The End Is Nigh!
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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Ten Most Traded-In And Purchased Cash For Clunkers Cars (Updated, Again!)
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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Cash For Clunkers Program Ends Monday
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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Is Cash For Clunkers Out Of Money, Again?
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.
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Low-Mileage Jeep Grand Wagoneer To Be Clunkerized
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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Cash For Clunker Engine Disabling Leads To Fire
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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Disqualified Cash For Clunker Deals Accepted
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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Cash For Clunkers Rolls Over $1 Billion
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. -
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Save The Clunkers!
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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Cash For Clunkers Program Actually Benefiting Truck, Crossover Sales
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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Cash For Clunkers Gets $2 Billion Boost From Senate
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 Likely To Pass $2 Billion Cash For Clunkers Extension Today
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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Ten Most Traded-In And Purchased Cash For Clunkers Cars (Updated)
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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Cash For Clunkers Nearly Out Of Funding Because Of Greener Purchases
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.
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Where Cash For Clunkers Money Is Being Spent
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.
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Ten Most Traded-In And Purchased Cash For Clunkers Cars (Updated)
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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Not-So-Big Three Winning Cash For Clunkers Sales War... Barely
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 »
