Mazda Surprised by Sales & Environmental Impact of Cash for Clunkers Program
Jul 31, 2009
IRVINE, Calif., July 31 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), which reports July sales on Monday, has seen a marked increase in showroom traffic as a result of the week-old federal government's Cash for Clunkers (CARS) program. Fifty-seven percent of the Mazdas sold under the program have been MAZDA3s, the company ... Continue reading
NGVi Celebrates 20 years Advancing Use of NGVs and Natural Gas Fueling
Jul 31, 2009
NATURAL GAS VEHICLE INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS Las Vegas, NV - Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi), North America's leading provider of training and consulting services related to natural gas as a transportation fuel, is beginning its 21st year of working with fleet managers and technicians to advance t ... Continue reading
Jul 31, 2009
legislation providing $2 billion in additional funding for the so-called "Cash for Clunker" initiative, which was so successful this week that it was running out of money. The bipartisan legislation passed in the House by a vote of 316 to 109. "As you know, my colleagues, as part of the Supplemental Appropriations bill ... Continue reading
New Car Shortage Coming - You Better Buy Now! Redux
Jul 31, 2009
You may think we are crazy, but in putting 2 and 2 together over the past few weeks, we have grown to believe that within 10 weeks or so there will be a shortage of new car inventory in the brands and models you want most. Of course there will remain some back line inventory, but even they will begin moving off the lot ... Continue reading
While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved
Jul 31, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading
U.S. House Approves $2 Billion "Clunker" Extension
Jul 31, 2009
WASHINGTON July 31, 2009; John Crawley and Rick Cowan writing for Reuters reported that the U.S. House of Representatives approved on Friday a $2 billion extension of the "Cash-for-Clunkers" automobile sales incentive program. The Democratic proposal would run through September 30, 2010, and tap funds from an Energy De ... Continue reading
U.S. Law Makers Pushing Additional Cash for Clunkers Funding
Jul 31, 2009
WASHINGTON DC July 31, 2009; Richard Cowan writing for Reuters reported that legislation that would add $2 billion to a cash-for-clunkers program aimed at spurring U.S. automobile sales could move quickly through the U.S. Congress, Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow said on Friday. Speaking to reporters, Stabenow and fel ... Continue reading
NADA: 'Clunkers' Money Going Quickly
Jul 31, 2009
WASHINGTON, July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Due to substantial consumer interest in the "Cash-for-Clunkers" program, the funding allocated for the program is being claimed very rapidly. In response, NADA Chairman John McEleney, a multi-franchise dealer in Iowa, issued the following statement: "Without question, the ... Continue reading
House Republicans Won't Block Cash for Clunkers Bill
Jul 31, 2009
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2009; Richard Cowan writing for Reuters reported that Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives will not try to block passage of a possible $2 billion extension of the "cash-for-clunkers" program, a House Republican leadership aide said on Friday. While many Republicans likely will end up vo ... Continue reading
American Honda Expands Airbag Safety Recall
Jul 31, 2009
Certain 2001-2002 Honda Accord, 2001 Civic and 2002-2003 Acura TL driver's airbags affected TORRANCE, Calif., July 31 -- An existing safety recall of the driver's airbag in certain 2001 Honda Accords and Civics due to a potential defect in the airbag's inflation system is being expanded to include more vehicles, Americ ... Continue reading
Congressman Chaka Fattah Calls for Continuation of Cash for Clunkers
Jul 31, 2009
Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) releases the following statement on the need for more funding of the car program. WASHINGTON, July 31The success of the cash for clunkers program is evident. Americans want to drive more fuel efficient automobiles and dealers want to sell more cars. In conjunction with the Administration ... Continue reading
BMW's Jack Pitney on Art, Architecture, and Cars
Jul 31, 2009
Special to The Auto Channelby Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Conversations with Jack Pitney â BMW North Americaâs vice president of marketing and product development and the man who introduced the new MINI to America â are always informative and insightful. I had the opportunity to speak with ... Continue reading
Used-Car Sales Taken for a Ride by Cash for Clunkers
Jul 31, 2009
Washington DC July 31, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that used-vehicle sales are hitching a ride on the Cash for Clunkers bandwagon, some dealers say. But others caution that the program will hurt the used-vehicle market down the road. According to Automotive News, some consumers â lured into new-car dealers ... Continue reading
DOT Says "Cash for Clunkers" Program Still in Effect
Jul 31, 2009
Despite widespread reports yesterday evening, Cash for Clunkers has not been suspended. However, NHTSA has expressed concern over the program's funding levels. "Clearly, this has been a very stimulative program that's got consumers back into the car market. It's our hope that possibly more funds can be made available," ... Continue reading
Meadow Brook Concours D'Elegance This Weekend
Jul 31, 2009
MEADOW BROOK CONCOURS DâELEGANCE 30th Year of Elegance By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This is the weekend to immerse yourself in a beautiful meadow full of the most rare, interesting, important and historic automobiles, race cars and motorcycles in the world, right here in the northern Detroit su ... Continue reading
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