Based on a just-released government report, here are the most purchased cars under the current Cash for Clunkers CARS rebate program (according to the NHTSA). Ford Focus Toyota Corolla Honda Civic Toyota Prius Toyota Camry Ford Escape Hyundai Elantra Dodge Caliber Honda Fit Chevy Cobalt Consumers trading in a car getting less than 18 mpg could get up to a $4500 ...more»

Bloomberg is reporting that the U.S. House approved today a measure to add $2B to the Cash for Clunkers CARS rebate program. Rebates of up to $4500 are being offered to consumers - through particpating dealerships - on the purchase of qualifying new cars when their old ones are traded ...more»

The Cash for Clunkers/ CARS rebate program, which offers consumers up to US$4500 rebate on the purchase of a new car, is already running out of the $1B allocated to it. The program was to run until the end of Oct 2009, and some media outlets are reporting that it ...more»

The CARS (Cars Allowance Rebate System) - AKA Cash for Clunkers - program requires you to show at least one year of insurance on a vehicle, to be qualified. U.S. citizens who are out of country (e.g., military personnel) for extended periods of time often have gaps in their insurance ...more»

The CARS/ "Cash for Clunkers"/ "Car Allowance Rebate System" (officially called the "Consumer Assistance Recycle and Save Act of 2009") program offers a rebate of up to US$4500 for consumers purchasing a new car who also give up their current vehicle getting less than 18mpg. The base rebate is $3500, ...more»