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US hybrid sales slump in September

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What would happen when the cash for clunkers sales boom came to an end has been a question many automotive executives in the USA dared not think about. Here is how each manufacturer faired: Ford: The company reported a six per cent drop in sales year-on-year. Well, now they have their answers. This meant that sales were down 22.7

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Hybrid sales leap in the US

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The cash for clunkers campaign has given a massive boost to hybrid sales in the US, with a reported leap by 48.6 Toyota : Still the hybrid sales leader, Toyota sold 24,191 units in the month including 543 of the new Lexus HS250. In terms of the luxury division Lexus, the RX Hybrid enjoyed a sales jump of 37.4

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