One of the strongest times for cash rebates — money given directly to the buyer from the automaker — came in the third quarter of 2004, when the average was $3,370, according to the Power Information Network, part of J. D. Power & Associates.
The city that pioneered the use of film incentives now finds itself struggling to compete with emerging rivals offering stronger tax credits and rebates.
The L.A. region's share of pilot production dropped to a historic low in the most recent pilot season, as producers took their business to the Big Apple and other cities offering stronger tax breaks and rebates, according to a new report.
In Hong Kong, for example, a strong stock market, hefty tax rebates and mortgage rate wars between banks have produced record sales in the luxury apartment market, according to worldwide appraisal firm Knight Frank.
Cingular, however, still lists the Treo 650 as being available, though still more expensive after rebates than its younger, stronger brother, the 680.
She said that the strong real estate market, two property tax rebates and clearer information for property owners had allowed more owners to pay the correct amount of property taxes on time.
At this stage of the vicious circle, the company's managers have a strong incentive to accept less favorable market conditions (rebates or longer terms of payment, etc). in the hope of restoring sales and profitability.
The new legislation will significantly ramp up the state's existing efforts to reduce emissions, including increasing the state's reliance on solar power, offering rebates for electric cars and placing stronger regulations on businesses. .
They called for transition aid for energy-intensive manufacturers in the form of rebates on their energy costs; negotiation of a strong international agreement on emissions; programs to monitor emissions in other countries; and significant financing for clean energy technology.
Although sales have leveled off at a high level by historical standards, they are increasingly being sustained by ever more generous rebates and low-rate loans, rather than by strong consumer demand.
