Table 1

Table 2

The “Cash for Clunkers” program, officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate Systems (CARS), ran from late July to late August. The program provided government vouchers of $3,500 or $4,500 to be used toward the purchase of a new vehicle for the trade-in of a used vehicle that met certain qualifications. The used vehicle was then scrapped. The program’s premise was to provide the automakers and dealers with a jumpstart in new car sales while getting so-called “gas guzzlers” off the road.

The trade-in vehicle needed to meet the following criteria: manufactured less than 25 years before the trade-in date; have a combined highway/city fuel-economy rating of 18 miles per gallon or less; be continuously registered to the same owner for the full year before trade-in; and be in driving condition.

The government is still processing final voucher applications submitted by dealers. As of September 29, there were 659,345 vouchers paid, worth nearly $2.8 billion.

Toyota Motor Company experienced the most success through the CARS program, followed by GM, Ford and Honda. The Toyota Corolla was the top model purchased. Possibly surprising to some, the top 10 models purchased included two crossover vehicles (CUVs) and two pickup trucks. See Tables 1 and 2 for the numbers and models.

Mitsubishi first showed off its "cX" crossover concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the sub-Outlander CUV has now hit the roads in Europe. Brenda Priddy's photographers captured these snaps of what Priddy says is the near production-ready cX.

"The overall shape of the cX concept seems intact, although it looks as if the production model has grown a bit, especially behind the rear doors," Priddy says. "It comes as no surprise that Mitsubishi's 'fighter-jet' nose, along with aggressive headlights and taillights, appear on this test car. We can also see that the character lines on the doors of the cX concept have translated to the production model."

It's still unclear whether this new car will ride on Mitsubishi's Colt or GS platform, the latter underpinning the Lancer. Power is expected from a line of naturally aspirated four cylinders, the top line model possibly offering a turbocharged powerplant.

This five-passenger CUV will be a global product and will go on sale first in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2010. European sales will start shortly after in early 2011.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

Mitsubishi first showed off its "cX" crossover concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the sub-Outlander CUV has now hit the roads in Europe. Brenda Priddy's photographers captured these snaps of what Priddy says is the near production-ready cX.

"The overall shape of the cX concept seems intact, although it looks as if the production model has grown a bit, especially behind the rear doors," Priddy says. "It comes as no surprise that Mitsubishi's 'fighter-jet' nose, along with aggressive headlights and taillights, appear on this test car. We can also see that the character lines on the doors of the cX concept have translated to the production model."

It's still unclear whether this new car will ride on Mitsubishi's Colt or GS platform, the latter underpinning the Lancer. Power is expected from a line of naturally aspirated four cylinders, the top line model possibly offering a turbocharged powerplant.

This five-passenger CUV will be a global product and will go on sale first in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2010. European sales will start shortly after in early 2011.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

Mitsubishi first showed off its "cX" crossover concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the sub-Outlander CUV has now hit the roads in Europe. Brenda Priddy's photographers captured these snaps of what Priddy says is the near production-ready cX.

"The overall shape of the cX concept seems intact, although it looks as if the production model has grown a bit, especially behind the rear doors," Priddy says. "It comes as no surprise that Mitsubishi's 'fighter-jet' nose, along with aggressive headlights and taillights, appear on this test car. We can also see that the character lines on the doors of the cX concept have translated to the production model."

It's still unclear whether this new car will ride on Mitsubishi's Colt or GS platform, the latter underpinning the Lancer. Power is expected from a line of naturally aspirated four cylinders, the top line model possibly offering a turbocharged powerplant.

This five-passenger CUV will be a global product and will go on sale first in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2010. European sales will start shortly after in early 2011.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

Mitsubishi first showed off its "cX" crossover concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the sub-Outlander CUV has now hit the roads in Europe. Brenda Priddy's photographers captured these snaps of what Priddy says is the near production-ready cX.

"The overall shape of the cX concept seems intact, although it looks as if the production model has grown a bit, especially behind the rear doors," Priddy says. "It comes as no surprise that Mitsubishi's 'fighter-jet' nose, along with aggressive headlights and taillights, appear on this test car. We can also see that the character lines on the doors of the cX concept have translated to the production model."

It's still unclear whether this new car will ride on Mitsubishi's Colt or GS platform, the latter underpinning the Lancer. Power is expected from a line of naturally aspirated four cylinders, the top line model possibly offering a turbocharged powerplant.

This five-passenger CUV will be a global product and will go on sale first in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2010. European sales will start shortly after in early 2011.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

Mitsubishi first showed off its "cX" crossover concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the sub-Outlander CUV has now hit the roads in Europe. Brenda Priddy's photographers captured these snaps of what Priddy says is the near production-ready cX.

"The overall shape of the cX concept seems intact, although it looks as if the production model has grown a bit, especially behind the rear doors," Priddy says. "It comes as no surprise that Mitsubishi's 'fighter-jet' nose, along with aggressive headlights and taillights, appear on this test car. We can also see that the character lines on the doors of the cX concept have translated to the production model."

It's still unclear whether this new car will ride on Mitsubishi's Colt or GS platform, the latter underpinning the Lancer. Power is expected from a line of naturally aspirated four cylinders, the top line model possibly offering a turbocharged powerplant.

This five-passenger CUV will be a global product and will go on sale first in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2010. European sales will start shortly after in early 2011.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

Mitsubishi first showed off its "cX" crossover concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the sub-Outlander CUV has now hit the roads in Europe. Brenda Priddy's photographers captured these snaps of what Priddy says is the near production-ready cX.

"The overall shape of the cX concept seems intact, although it looks as if the production model has grown a bit, especially behind the rear doors," Priddy says. "It comes as no surprise that Mitsubishi's 'fighter-jet' nose, along with aggressive headlights and taillights, appear on this test car. We can also see that the character lines on the doors of the cX concept have translated to the production model."

It's still unclear whether this new car will ride on Mitsubishi's Colt or GS platform, the latter underpinning the Lancer. Power is expected from a line of naturally aspirated four cylinders, the top line model possibly offering a turbocharged powerplant.

This five-passenger CUV will be a global product and will go on sale first in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2010. European sales will start shortly after in early 2011.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to their builds. Product placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

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Calcana Industries Ltd.: Variable-heat level, gas-fired, infrared garage heater with a proven track record of heating garages in northern climates since 1988. Operates on 40% less fuel than conventional heating systems. Offering model CAL-40AV natural gas heater with a rated input capacity from 20,000 to 40,000 btu/hr. Contact: sales@calcana.com, 800/778-6729, 403/777-0807 (fax). Website: www.calcana.com.

Engine/Underhood Components

AEM (Advanced Engine Management): Performance electronics. Contact: Greg Nakano, gnakano@aempower.com, 310/484-2322. Website: www.aempower.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

T-Rex Grilles: High-quality, custom grilles. Contact: Michael Oakes, mike@trexbillet.com, 800/287-5900, 951/270-5388, ext.125. Website: www.trexbillet.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

BMF Wheels: Leveling kits for trucks and SUVs. Leveling kits for new Toyota Tundras and Jeep JK; 2007 and up 1500 GM pickups; 2005 and up Ford F-250 and F-350; 2004 and up Ford F-150; and '94–'09 Dodge 2500 and 3500 pickups. The kits accommodate larger tire and wheel package installation. Contact: Ryan Husted, ryan@bmfwheels.com, 888/313-2580. Website: www.BMFwheels.com.

Road Magnet Performance Springs: Precision custom suspension springs. Contact: Mark Habicht, mark@roadmagnet.com, 410/686-9100, 410/686-3192 (fax). Website: www.roadmagnet.com.

StopTech: StopTech brake kits and more. Contact: Howard Hsia, hhsia@stoptech.com, 310/933-1100, ext. 3123. Website: www.stoptech.com.

Wheels & Tires

BMF Wheels: Unique and performance-driven line of wheels for off-road and lifted-truck enthusiasts. All BMF Wheels are manufactured using a proprietary, patent-pending, multi-axis CNC machining process. Contact: Blake Ramthun, blake@bmfwheels.com, 888/313-2580. Website: www.BMFwheels.com.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to their builds. Product placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

Remember, builders will contact you directly, so make sure your contact information is accurate. New submissions will be included every week.

View all of the previous submissions on www.SEMAShow.com.

Display Tools

Calcana Industries Ltd.: Variable-heat level, gas-fired, infrared garage heater with a proven track record of heating garages in northern climates since 1988. Operates on 40% less fuel than conventional heating systems. Offering model CAL-40AV natural gas heater with a rated input capacity from 20,000 to 40,000 btu/hr. Contact: sales@calcana.com, 800/778-6729, 403/777-0807 (fax). Website: www.calcana.com.

Engine/Underhood Components

AEM (Advanced Engine Management): Performance electronics. Contact: Greg Nakano, gnakano@aempower.com, 310/484-2322. Website: www.aempower.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

T-Rex Grilles: High-quality, custom grilles. Contact: Michael Oakes, mike@trexbillet.com, 800/287-5900, 951/270-5388, ext.125. Website: www.trexbillet.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

BMF Wheels: Leveling kits for trucks and SUVs. Leveling kits for new Toyota Tundras and Jeep JK; 2007 and up 1500 GM pickups; 2005 and up Ford F-250 and F-350; 2004 and up Ford F-150; and '94–'09 Dodge 2500 and 3500 pickups. The kits accommodate larger tire and wheel package installation. Contact: Ryan Husted, ryan@bmfwheels.com, 888/313-2580. Website: www.BMFwheels.com.

Road Magnet Performance Springs: Precision custom suspension springs. Contact: Mark Habicht, mark@roadmagnet.com, 410/686-9100, 410/686-3192 (fax). Website: www.roadmagnet.com.

StopTech: StopTech brake kits and more. Contact: Howard Hsia, hhsia@stoptech.com, 310/933-1100, ext. 3123. Website: www.stoptech.com.

Wheels & Tires

BMF Wheels: Unique and performance-driven line of wheels for off-road and lifted-truck enthusiasts. All BMF Wheels are manufactured using a proprietary, patent-pending, multi-axis CNC machining process. Contact: Blake Ramthun, blake@bmfwheels.com, 888/313-2580. Website: www.BMFwheels.com.