German automakers get CO2 exemptions from the U.S. government that American automakers can not get. Nissan says that its EV program is going to be profitable thanks to all the government subsidies itâs getting. The Cash for Clunkers program got underway in the U.S. market yesterday and dealers reported a big jump in showroom traffic. All that and more, plus a closer look at the interior of the redesigned 2010 Ford Taurus.