“Almost everything that we sell fits into the parameters of the gas mileage stipulation,” he said. “(Honda has) been ahead of the curve for years and will prove their prowess once again.

“We’re obviously real excited about it. We expect it to be huge for us.”

Manis said the Cash for Clunkers program wasn’t aimed at helping those who struggle financially.

“It mandates that you buy a brand new car,” he said. “This will give them a very, very, very large incentive to trade. I think it’s going to be a win-win for those people that take advantage of it.”

Contact Aleasha Sandley: 640-4805, aleasha.sandley@heraldbulletin.com.