'Cash for clunkers' Web site launched

<p>The federal government launched a Web site Monday for the "cash for clunkers" plan passed by Congress last week, but the rules to oversee the program may take up to a month to craft.</p><p>The Web site, www.cars.gov, offers information on how the process of trading an older vehicle for a more efficient model will work, and urges customers to call dealers to see if they will register for the program.</p><p>Congress on Thursday sent the $1 billion measure to President Barack Obama for his signature. The program should put $3,500 to $4,500 in the pockets of about 250,000 people trading older gas guzzlers in for new, more environmentally friendly vehicles.</p><p>But CNW Marketing/Research said Monday, "The environmental impact will be minuscule considering the number of vehicles actually being replaced."</p><p>-- Associated Press</p>