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

Green Car Congress

The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 9,407 units, up 39.1% Highlander Hybrid sales were down 14.6%. Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% year-on-year.