Romania’s Car Scrap Program Sees Slow Progress

Romanian authorities sold 10.948 out of total 20,000 cars available in the first stage of the national car scrap program by May 22, a week before the stage ends, the Environment Fund Administration, or AFM, said Monday.

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More than half of the cars sold, namely 5,193 units, are Dacia make, followed by Renault and Nissan, which sold together 1,040 units.

Through the “Junk Car” program, Romania aims to replace 60,000 old cars in its national fleet by the end of 2009, in a move to reduce pollution and boost the car industry.

The authorities offer a scrap bonus of 3,800 lei (EUR1=RON4.1725) per vehicle to car owners who wish to trade their old cars for new ones.

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