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AP IMPACT: Clunker pickups traded for new pickups
WASHINGTON - The most common deals under the government's $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program, aimed at putting more fuel-efficient cars on the road, replaced old Ford or Chevrolet pickups with new ones that got only marginally better gas mileage, according to an analysis of new federal data by The Associated Press.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2009 US Clunkers Program Source:(AP)
2009-11-04
Sept. retail sales fall 1.5 percent post Clunkers
WASHINGTON - Retail sales declined in September by the largest amount this year as car sales plummeted following the end of the government's popular Cash for Clunkers program. But outside of autos, sales were better than expected.
Activities:2009 US Clunkers Program 2008 U.S. Recession Source:(AP)
2009-10-14
Sept. US auto sales fall amid clunkers letdown
DETROIT - A Cash for Clunkers hangover hit every major automaker except Hyundai last month, pushing down sales and leaving the industry searching for signs of a recovery in October.
Activities:2009 US Clunkers Program Source:(AP)
2009-10-01
GM raises production as "clunker" sales rise
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co said on Tuesday it is increasing production for the second half of 2009 after a surge in sales ignited by the U.S. government's "Cash for Clunkers" incentives program.
Nations:Canada Activities:2009 US Clunkers Program Source:(Reuters)
2009-08-18
Automakers cautiously move to boost production
NEW YORK - After a lot of heartbreak, the nation's automakers aren't looking to commit.
Activities:2009 US Clunkers Program 2009 GM Bankruptcy Source:(AP)
2009-08-13
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