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The White House has said the timetable for Senate action this week would have to be met or the "clunker" program would cease.

Sara: Okay. But I don't want to ride in an old beat- up clunker! Some of these cabs don't even have air conditioning!

The company said it was helped by an increase in sales caused by the Cash for Clunker's program.

Ford Motor, GM's Detroit rival, had the top-selling model in the clunker program with its fuel-efficient Focus.

After all, any scheme that so many politicians agree on is almost bound to be a clunker itself.

The results of the clunker program may be skewed toward fuel-efficient cars because those cars are the easiest to qualify for the subsidy.

Over all, the clunker program will have an impact on lowering fuel consumption, albeit a small one given the number of vehicles involved.

On the new-vehicle front, it remains to be seen how well sales hold up as government 'clunker' programs end.

Not a single model from G. M. or Chrysler made the top 10 list, although G. M. came in second in overall clunker sales.

No offense, but your car is a real clunker!

As of last week, some 457, 000 clunker purchases worth some $1. 9 billion had been registered.

GM, now majority owned by the government, estimated 118, 000 vehicles were sold in July with clunker rebates.

for example, temporary subsidies to consumers who turn in a clunker and buy a new car, a measure adopted in France.

Government Will End Clunker Program Early