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Automakers win: Canada dropping ecoAUTO rebate program
After a controversial two-year run, the Canadian government has announced their ecoAUTO rebate program will be ended next year. The ecoAUTO plan offered a $1000 to $2000 CDN rebate to owners of new cars that consumed gas at a rate less than 6.5 l/100 km. Although the ambitious plan sounded like an excellent way to reward drivers of frugal transportation, the mathematical line in the sand snuffed those whose vehicles were still very efficient, yet just under the threshold. One of the most vocal protests came from Honda. Unfortunately for them, ... Read more →
Canada's eco-Auto program backfiring, pickup sales increase Siddharth Raja
A new program to urge Canadian drivers to downsize to more fuel-efficient vehicles from large gas-guzzling SUVs has had the unwarranted effect of lifting sales of pickup trucks. The new ecoAUTO ...
By Jove, they've done it! Honda adds a few more MPGs to Canadian Fit John Neff
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Automakers win: Canada dropping ecoAUTO rebate program 1 year ago on Autoblog
After a controversial two-year run, the Canadian government has announced their ecoAUTO rebate program will be ended next year. The ecoAUTO plan offered a $1000 to $2000 CDN rebate to owners of new cars that consumed gas at a rate less than 6.5 l/100 km. Although the ambitious plan sounded like an ...
Canada's eco-Auto program backfiring, pickup sales increase 2 years ago on Autoblog
A new program to urge Canadian drivers to downsize to more fuel-efficient vehicles from large gas-guzzling SUVs has had the unwarranted effect of lifting sales of pickup trucks. The new ecoAUTO Rebate Program offers a rebate ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for people who pick up certain ...
By Jove, they've done it! Honda adds a few more MPGs to Canadian Fit 2 years ago on Autoblog
Autoblog regulars will remember the ongoing feud between Honda Canada and the Canadian government. The conflict centers around Ottawa's new budget that contains the ecoAuto program, which offers between $1,000 and $2,500 rebates on certain fuel efficient vehicles and up to a $4,000 penalty on gas ...
Nasty Fit: Honda calls out Ottawa government over federal rebate 2 years ago on Autoblog
The Canadian province of Ottawa government is learning the hard way that one does not mess with Honda Canada. We reported last month that the automaker was irritated its Fit just missed qualifying for a federal ecoAUTO rebate of $1,000 CDN that was established to promote the purchase of fuel ...
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