Government warns consumers about unofficial “cash for clunkers” Web sites

WASHINGTON — The government is warning consumers to be wary of unofficial “cash for clunkers” Web sites that seek personal information or direct consumers to pre-register for the program.

Legislation would give up to $4,500 for owners to scrap old vehicle, buy new efficient one

WASHINGTON — Car shoppers could take advantage of government incentives worth up to $4,500 this summer to send their old gas guzzler to the scrap heap in favor of a more fuel-efficient new vehicle.

Senate passes $1 billion ‘cash for clunkers’ program over strong Republican opposition

WASHINGTON — Congress approved a “cash for clunkers” program Thursday to provide government incentives of $3,500 to $4,500 to motorists who trade in their gas guzzlers for more fuel efficient vehicles after Senate Democrats narrowly defeated a Republican effort to kill the plan.

Senate defeats GOP effort to kill $1 billion ‘cash for clunkers’ program

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats narrowly defeated a GOP effort Thursday to kill a $1 billion “cash for clunkers” program that would provide government incentives of $3,500 to $4,500 to motorists who trade in old gas guzzlers for more fuel efficient vehicles.

Senate expected to consider ‘cash for clunkers’ proposal in spending plan; UAW urges support

WASHINGTON — The United Auto Workers union urged senators on Monday to reject any attempt to block a “cash for clunkers” proposal designed to generate new auto sales.

House passes ‘cash for clunkers’ plan aimed at boosting car sales, helping the environment

WASHINGTON — The House on Tuesday approved a “cash for clunkers” bill that aims to boost new auto sales by allowing consumers to turn in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for vouchers worth up to $4,500 toward more fuel-efficient vehicles.

House approves ‘cash for clunkers’ plan in hopes of boosting lagging auto sales

WASHINGTON — The House has approved the “cash for clunkers” bill to boost lagging auto sales.

House plan to offer cash for clunkers aims at boosting car sales, helping the environment

WASHINGTON — With auto sales in the doldrums, the House considered a plan Tuesday to provide vouchers of up to $4,500 for consumers who turn in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Consumers could receive rebates for trading in gas-guzzling cars and trucks under House plan

WASHINGTON — Consumers could receive rebates of up to $4,500 for turning in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for more fuel-efficient vehicles under a House proposal.

Democratic backer of ‘cash for clunkers’ bill criticizes compromise legislation

WASHINGTON — Legislation that would give car buyers a government voucher up to $4,500 when they trade in gas guzzlers hit a speed bump in the Senate amid concerns that a compromise between the White House and House Democrats doesn’t go far enough to protect the environment.