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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

Cadillac Escalade ESV sales increased 32% while Escalade sales increased 3%. Toyota Motor Sales, USA (TMS) reported July sales of 174,872, down 11.4% Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% Hybrid gains were largely due to an increase in Prius sales (up 29.7% year-on-year. compared to June 2009.