Five more carmakers have launched scrappage schemes as the auto industry tries to kickstart the stuttering UK market by offering thousands of pounds off new, less polluting models. Volkswagen unveiled a new diesel scrappage scheme, the latest in a series of manufacturers to do so. The schemes come after faltering new car sales, which have dropped off in the UK after years of growth. The government has floated the idea of a national scrappage scheme in its clean air strategy, while local authorities and the mayor of London have urged tougher action. Manufacturers have already launched scrappage schemes abroad, with VW offering substantially more, a €10,000 incentive, to German car owners.

Source: The Guardian September 01, 2017 17:15 UTC