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is expecting monthly sales of roughly 10,000 units in the initial year for its all-new Prius hybrid, due to be launched next Monday. Domestic new car sales (excluding mini-cars) in fiscal 2008 were 2.52 million units, down 15% from the prior year, according to data from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Hybrid gains were largely due to an increase in Prius sales (up 29.7% Some highlights: The all-new redesigned Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted best-ever July sales of 19,173 units, up 29.7% over July 2008. over July 2008. compared to July 2008 results. Dodge Avenger sales increased 30% versus July 2008.