Toyota Launches 'Cash for Clunkers' Program and Advertising Campaign, Special Lease Rates
Jul 24, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., July 24 -- Toyota will begin airing national and regional television commercials today in support of the government's Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) by informing consumers that the Toyota family of cars and trucks has 25 models that qualify for federal rebates ranging from $3,500 to $4,500. The pr ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2009
ATLANTA, July 24 -- According to a new survey by AutoTrader.com, almost 70% of visitors to the site are aware of the federal Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), also known as Cash-for-Clunkers. Of those aware of the program, 19% are likely to try and participate in the program, which provides incentives ranging from $3 ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2009
"Cash for Clunkers" Program Has Had Minimal Impact to Date WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 24 -- Although new-vehicle retail sales in July are projected to decrease 19 percent from July 2008, this marks an improvement in year-over-year declines observed for the first half of 2009, according to J.D. Power and Associates, ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Supports Car Allowance Rebate System With 12 Eligible Models
Jul 24, 2009
cash for clunkers, Full Array of Kia Vehicles Qualify For NHTSA New Buyer Incentive Program IRVINE, Calif., July 24 -- In support of the recently signed Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) by the U.S. government, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced that consumers in need of a new vehicle will be able to choose from ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2009
Early Trend Could Translate to Annual Savings of 69 Million Gallons of Gas, $170 Million in Fuel Costs and More than 600,000 Metric Tons of CO2 Emissions FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 24 -- Early statistics from Hyundai Motor America on the U.S. government's Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program, also known as "Ca ... Continue reading
Cars.com Highlights Great Deals for Cash for Clunkers Shoppers
Jul 24, 2009
CHICAGO, July 23 -- The Cash for Clunkers program that's gotten so much attention in recent months is scheduled to launch by the end of July. In addition to providing a comprehensive guide to help explain to consumers how the program will work and which new cars are eligible, Cars.com now offers its picks for the new c ... Continue reading
Mazda Adds $500 Incentive to Sweeten Cash for Clunkers Deal
Jul 23, 2009
Mazda Adds $500 Incentive to Sweeten the Deal WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The government's new Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), also known as cash for clunkers, officially gets underway, Friday, July 24, and Mazda dealers are expecting an increase in demand because more than 90 percent of Mazda's new vehicles qualify for ... Continue reading
Federal Cash for Clunkers Rules and Registration Available Early Friday Morning
Jul 23, 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected to release its final rules for dealers to participate in the newly implemented Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) â otherwise known as Cash for Clunkers â Friday, July 24th around 7:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. AIADA has created a checkl ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Report Boost in Sales From Cash for Clunkers
Jul 23, 2009
Dealers Surveyed also Say Buyers and Dealers Need More Information about the Program "Cash for Clunkers" voucher even though the rules about how the program will be administered won't be issued until tomorrow (Friday, July 24, 2009). However, the clarity those rules will provide is still needed: Nearly 90% of dealers s ... Continue reading
Auto Parts Organization AAIA Predicts Consumer Backlash on 'Cash for Clunkers'
Jul 23, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., July 23 As new car dealerships ramp up advertising to attract consumers to the showroom using "Cash for Clunkers" as an incentive, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) anticipates a consumer backlash once reality replaces the hype. "It wouldn't surprise me if there is a consumer backlas ... Continue reading
Buying a New Vehicle? Vehicle Choices Slim For The Many Benefits of Clean Diesel Power
Jul 23, 2009
By Thom Cannell and Allene Stark Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Are you as convinced that diesel engines have a role in transporting your family or business as we? Today that hope is dimming. Ford, Chrysler, and GM, plus Honda, Nissan, and Toyota have all retreated from their avowed plans to bring light duty diesel en ... Continue reading
LKQ Creates Program to Support Cars (Car Allowance Rebate System) or Cash for Clunkers
Jul 23, 2009
CHICAGO, July 22, 2009; LKQ Corporation and its vehicle recycling operations have created the LKQ Assured CARS Disposal program to assist automobile dealers that accept trade-in vehicles under the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS). LKQ will provide certification of proper destruction, free towing services and payment ... Continue reading
Cash for Clunkers Dealer's Side From AIADA
Jul 22, 2009
10 Things Dealers Need to Know about Cash for Clunkers After months of dismal sales numbers, the Consumer Allowance Rebate System Program â better known as Cash for Clunkers, couldnât come at a better time.The program will stimulate car sales by offering consumers up to $4,500 to put toward a new vehicle when ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2009
Last week, I spent time meeting with the American International Automobile Dealers Associationâs (AIADAâs) executive committee. I enjoyed the opportunity to spend time picking the brains of my fellow colleagues who are some of the most influential and successful dealers in the country. But, as often happens w ... Continue reading
Greater NY Auto Dealers Launch Cash for Clunkers Consumer Guide
Jul 21, 2009
Greater New York Auto Dealers Launch Cash for Clunkers Consumer Guide "Consumers Should Buy Now Before the Money Runs Out" New York, NY - (July 21, 2009): "The Cash for Clunkers program is a tremendous incentive to encourage people to trade-in their old vehicles for newer, safer, more fuel efficient and less polluting ... Continue reading
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