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"I miss the Clunkers program because it brought a lot of new business my way. The program did exactly what it was supposed to do," [Desmond Roberts] told the Defender. "It was one of the best stimulating programs ever."
"The sagging economy has had a negative effect on sales but the Clunkers program gave us dealers a glimmer of hope that auto sales will soon improve," said Willie Wright Jr., general manager for Ottawa Ford Lincoln-Mercury in downstate Ottawa. "I wouldn't mind seeing the Clunkers program return before the year ends so it can help dealers close out 2009 on a high note.""We did about 90 clunkers," she said. "But since the Clunkers program ended sales here have been slow."According to LaHood, 10 vehicles were purchased nie most through the Clunkers program.See the full content of this document
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Black Dealers Encouraged by Clunkers Program
Black-owned dealerships in Illinois are encouraged by the recent Clunkers program, which they said was a huge morale booster to the automotive industry.
Desmond Roberts owns three dealer...See the full content of this document
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