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GM credits Cash for Clunkers with enough increased sales to boost plant production


 

According to an AP report, General Motors Co. will announce increased hours at several factories due to significant sales increases after the government's Cash for Clunkers program.

Union officials say GM will increase production at its Lordstown, Ohio and Orion Township, Michigan factories.

The Lordstown plant produces the Cobalt. The Orion plant makes the Malibu and Pontiac G6.

Ford Motor, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai and Chrysler all have announced production increases due to the program.

To read all the Cash for Clunker details, see:

 CARS top 10 list published
The basics of the Cash for Clunkers program
 What cars qualify for Cash for Clunkers?
Cash for clunkers strapped for money

To locate a Dallas-area dealership with Cash for Clunker incentives, check out Cash for Clunkers facts.

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