Cash for Clunkers

On February 2, 2010, NHTSA published a final rule in the Federal Register at 75 FR 5248 amending the regulations implementing the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) program.  The rule change allows disposal facilities an additional 90 days, for a total of 270 days, to crush or shred a vehicle traded in under the CARS program.  The rule is effective Feb. 2, 2010.