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Cash for Clunkers

Order-to-Delivery Times Increase Slightly in MY-2010

Multiple factors increased fleet order-to-delivery times, such as quality holds, massive recalls, the Cash for Clunkers program, GM & Chrysler’s emergence from bankruptcy, and the decision to build to demand, not to capacity.

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A ‘Cash for Clunkers Program’ for Work Trucks

Turnover in diesel fleets happens slowly. The average service life for a medium-duty truck is 5-10 years, while a short-haul owner-operator heavy-duty truck typically has the lifespan of 18-20 years. Despite the 2007 and 2010 diesel emission standards, tens of thousands of older, dirtier trucks will remain on the road into the next decade. Is there a way to accelerate the turnover of pre-2007 diesel trucks? One way is a Cash for Clunkers program specifically for work trucks.

Out of Stock? Out of Luck

Dealer inventories at all-time lows make this a good time for small fleets to plan ahead and factory order.

Cash for Clunkers Hangover Reflected in Wholesale Market

In his monthly used vehicle market conditions commentary, Tom Kontos of Adesa reports that wholesale used vehicle prices in September averaged $9,742 -- a 2.1 percent decrease from August but a 2.1 percent increase from September 2008.

Did “Cash for Clunkers” Fulfill Its Objectives?

Bob Barton, president of the American Car Rental Association, provides a post-mortem analysis of “Cash for Clunkers” on the Auto Focus blog.

Is Cash for Clunkers Really "Cash Out of the Economy?"

Bob Barton, the president of the American Car Rental Association (ACRA) asks why vehicles built overseas qualify for the Cash for Clunkers program.

Cash-for-Clunkers: No Wholesale Price "Bubble"?

In his July commentary, Tom Kontos of Adesa says that firming used vehicle prices resulting from low trade-in supply and strong used car demand are conditions that have been in place for the entire year.

KBB: Cash for Clunkers to Cause Used-Car-Value Bubble

"The effect of a supply reduction of this magnitude could have an immense impact on these [used car] values in the short-term, exacerbating the already-limited supply at auction."

A Change in Status Regarding 'Cash for Clunkers' Vehicles

Some vehicles that previously qualified for the program no longer do, while some that didn't qualify before do now.

Hyundai Takes First Trade-In for the 'Car Allowance Rebate System'

Hyundai buyers will receive the full rebate allocated under the CARS program when an eligible trade-in is exchanged for a qualifying Hyundai model.