http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/Jon-Kirk/172069 Jon Kirk is an author at ArticleSnatch.com Article Directory. Below are the most recent articles from Jon Kirk. For more of articles by Jon Kirk please use the link above. http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/Jon-Kirk/172069 http://static.articlesnatch.com/i/logo.gif en-us http://www.articlesnatch.com/profile/Jon-Kirk/172069 PHP/5.0.26 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Incentives-and-internet-combine-to-boost-new-car-sales/734616 Incentives and internet combine to boost new car sales The motor industry may have been one of the biggest casualties of the current economic crisis, but recent figures suggest that there may now be light at the end of the tunnel. New government initiatives to help protect the environment and stimulate new car sales, combined with the increasing popularity of car comparison websites are playing their part in helping the industry emerge from the recession. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) believes recently introduced vehicle scrappage scheme is beginning to have a significant impact on sales of new cars. According to the latest figures from the SMMT 29,796 vehicles have been registered under the scrappage scheme since it started on May 18. In June, almost 10% of the total 176,264 new car registrations were as a result of the scrappage incentive scheme, giving a much-needed boost to the UK motor industry. What’s more, figures for July show that the number of new cars sold actually rose for the first time since April 2008, up 2. **End Summary** Topics: car comparison websites]]> vehicle scrappage scheme]]> car insurance]]> new car]]> comparing car prices.]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Jon Kirk, Marketing Director at mammothcars.com has over 12 year's experience in internet marketing within the financial services and automotive sectors. He was responsible for the development of Norwich Union Direct's online home and <a href="http://www.mammothcars.com/insurance.php">car insurance</a> products during the late 90's before being a founding director of online car insurance broker its4me.co.uk, sold to Swinton Insurance in late 2006. As E-commerce Director for Swinton Insurance, Britains largest high street insurance broker, Jon helped develop their online marketing strategy and products. Jon has been involved in the automotive sector in the marketing of online <a href="http://www.uknewcars.com/">new car</a> broker uknewcars.c Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:46:11 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Incentives-and-internet-combine-to-boost-new-car-sales/734616