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Cumulative worldwide sales of Honda hybrids passes 1 million units

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announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 1 million units as of the end of September 2012. This milestone was reached 12 years and 11 months after the start of sales of the first generation Insight in Japan November 1999, which realized fuel economy of 35 km/liter (82.3 hybrid vehicle sales.

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Honda’s cumulative worldwide hybrid vehicle sales passed 800,000 units at the end of December

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Honda Motor’s cumulative worldwide hybrid vehicle sales surpassed 800,000 units as of the end of December 2011—12 years and 2 months after the start of sales of the first generation Honda Insight in Japan November 1999. As of today, Honda sells seven hybrid models in approximately 50 countries around the world.

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Honda to end production of the Insight hybrid, commits to the expansion of hybrid offerings in the US

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Annual sales of the second-generation Honda Insight. Honda said the move reflects its reinforced commitment to a clear product strategy focused on further advancing fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicle technologies that are better aligned with customer needs and that strengthen the company’s US sales momentum. of total sales.

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Honda to Begin Selling Insight and CR-Z Hybrids in China By End of 2012

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President & CEO Takanobu Ito in his speech at the 2010 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. In addition, said Ito, Acura will introduce its first hybrid model within the next three years. Last year, Honda sales set a new record of 580,000 units in China.

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Honda adjusting production at North American plants due to flooding in Thailand; auto production at 50% through 10 November

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The December on-sale date of the all-new 2012 Honda CR-V could potentially be delayed by several weeks. The on-sale date will be announced in the near future. In 2010, 87% of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the United States were produced in North America.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

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What would be the estimated total GM EV sales volume per year and especially in 2025? What would be the average sales volume per model per year? What percent of GM’s total sales in 2025 would EV sales comprise? GM’s EV Sales Since 2010. Forecasting GM’s Future US EV Volume.

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GM Reveals 2011 Buick Regal for US; Two Gasoline Direct-Injection I-4s for Sport Sedan

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The new Regal, drawing on work on the award-winning Opel Insignia, will offer two gasoline direct-injection engines and is directly targeted at competitors such as the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. The Regal has already gone on sale in China in December 2008 and more than 64,000 Regals have been sold there. The 2011 Buick Regal.

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