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Dealer markups of hybrids can erase ownership cost advantages

Green Car Reports

Dealer markups on hybrid cars—plug-in or not—are getting steeper, which could cancel out the decrease in ownership costs afforded by their increased fuel efficiency.

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

Green Car Congress

Prius PHV S. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). The Prius PHV will be sold by all Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers in Japan; the sales target in Japan is 35,000 to 40,000 units per year. Click to enlarge.

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The Hybrid Supercars You Can't Afford Even If You Want Them

Green Car Reports

You'd go to your local Toyota or Honda dealer, and buy a Prius or a Civic Hybrid/Insight (delete as appropriate). Buying a hybrid used to be so simple. Now, everything is going hybrid--and that includes luxury cars and supercars.

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Toyota hybrid onslaught: RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger to drop petrol engines and join C-HR, Yaris and new Camry with only petrol-electric drivetrains

EV Central

Speaking to the media this morning, Toyota Australia vice president sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley, confirmed the more affordable petrol variants of the RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger would soon be discontinued as Toyota works towards at least half of its sales being electric or hybrid by 2025.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

DEED equity: Used EV dealer attracts diverse crowd The chapter was also creative when it came to lining-up EV dealership participation. In addition to securing cars from private owners and the local Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Tesla dealerships, a used EV dealer was also engaged. Used EVs are much more affordable,” he continued.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

Clean Fleet Report

Lucid edging toward affordability. The 911 Dakar will be in dealers in Spring 2023, with a base price of $223,450. 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid and Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid. Pricing and on sale dates for the United States have not been announced although they have already started setting up a dealer network.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

For example, I grew up in a “Toyota family” and Toyota only has one electric vehicle available today: The Prius Prime. Searching by Body Type or price range may open up surprising options for you like the fact that Hyundai and Kia make some of the best affordable electric SUV crossovers on the market. Make an EV charging plan.