article thumbnail

Hybrid sales continue downward trend

Green Cars News

Green cars continue to be as badly hit as any during the on-going recession as sales of hybrid cars showed another dramatic year-on-year slump in April. Combined reported US hybrid sales from Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan and Toyota fell by 45.5 per cent, representing just a 2.7 per cent, representing just a 2.7

Sale 39
article thumbnail

Can Toyota really claim to be green? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

It was a clear winner in our poll to determine the ‘Green Car Manufacturer of the Year’ in 2008 – but 2009 has been much more difficult for Toyota. After establishing itself as a leader in the green car race, Toyota has been pegged back in recent times. How green is this green car? Faye Sunderland.

Green 44
article thumbnail

A closer look at US auto sales in July

Green Cars News

Let’s take a look at the results from each major manufacturer: Chrysler: Total US sales for July stood at 88,900 units, a decrease of nine per cent year on year, although up 30 per cent compared to June. Honda: The Japanese manufacturer posted total July vehicle sales of 114,690 - that’s a decline of 17.3

article thumbnail

US vehicle sales show significant decrease

Green Cars News

Here is how each manufacturer faired: Chrysler: The manufacturer saw its sales drop by 47 per cent compared to May 2008 to just 79,010 units sold. Honda: Total vehicle sales in May reached 98,334 - that’s down 41.5 For one, the May 2009 results were the highest of the year so far. Secondly, hybrids held a 2.8

Sale 39