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Final weekend of clunkers program draws big crowds

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:16:26 +0000

From Vermont to California, exhausted but appreciative car dealers watched their lots grow empty as crowds rushed to trade in gas guzzlers during the final weekend of the popular Cash for Clunkers program, The Associated Press reports. The hectic pace of the $3 billion rebate program accelerated in the final weekend, after the government announced the program would end at 8 p.m. EDT Monday, two weeks earlier than expected. Adding to the urgency, some dealers had said they would stop Cash for Clunkers sales even earlier to make sure the government reimbursed them for the rebates — or because they didn’t have enough eligible cars left.

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CASH FOR CLUNKERS

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:57:53 +0000

What is the Car Allowance Rebate System – “CARS”

President Obama signed into law a program National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS). This is a government program that helps you purchase a new, more fuel efficient vehicle when you trade in a less fuel efficient vehicle.

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Flowplayer Test

admin — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:56:31 +0000

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Thanks, But No Thanks: GM Forgoes $2 Billion in Loans

the host — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:46:34 +0000

Friday the 13th, 2009 GM has announced it is withdrawing a request between $1 and $2 billion that it requested to help get through March, a very encouraging sign that it’s cost cutting efforts are working and the company is on track.

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What do you think about this?

Who is giving the best car deals?

the host — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:55:05 +0000

Does the best car deal also come with the best customer service?

What is your opinion on the auto bail-out.

the host — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:00:29 +0000