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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

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JANUARY 28, 2010

As an example, the UCS “Hybrid Scorecard” gives both the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid a high “hybrid value” rating. But both models come with forced features that cost nearly as much as their hybrid drivetrains. The Prius scored a 9.8 out of a possible 10.

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September Auto Sales Plunge in Aftermath of Cash for Clunkers; SAAR at 9.2M units, LDV Sales Down 41% from August, Hybrid Sales Down 48%

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

American Honda Motor Co., Honda hybrid sales dropped 6% year-on-year to 1,898 units. Sales of the Civic Hybrid plunged 92.5% General Motors. General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 155,679 light duty vehicles in September, down 45% year-on-year.

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Reported US Sales of Hybrids Up 11.4% in October Year-on-Year; 2.9% New Vehicle Share for the Month

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Honda reported sales of 1,978 hybrids in October, up 21.9% Sales of the Civic Hybrid dropped 85.3% of all Civic sales. The new Honda Insight hybrid sold 1,739 units. General Motors. General Motors reported a total of 1,159 hybrids sold in October 2009, a 22.5% year-on-year.

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US Hybrid Sales Down 45.5% in April

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MAY 4, 2009

The Insight sold 2,096 units in April, and pushed combined Honda hybrid sales up 25% year-on-year. In April 2008, Honda had the Civic Hybrid on sale as well as the low-selling Accord Hybrid (25 units in April 2008). Honda sold 3,361 Civic Hybrids in April, down 22.3% of all Civics sold. of VUE sales.

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US Hybrid Sales in February Drop 29%; Lower Decline Than General LDV Market

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MARCH 5, 2009

General Motors. GM came in second for total hybrid sales in the month, with 1,807 units sold. Annual new vehicle market share for reported US hybrids, including 2009 year-to-date. Honda posted 1,362 units of the Civic Hybrid, down 24.7% of all Civics sold. Sales of the non-hybrid Civics fell 34.9%

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Reported US Sales of Hybrids Drop 31.2% in January; 2.3% New Vehicle Market Share

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Honda sold 1,076 units of the Civic Hybrid, a 38.3% of all Civic models sold. Total Civic sales were down 32.4% Honda sold one Accord hybrid in the month. General Motors. 153 VUE Green Line hybrids, representing 5.3% 145 Malibu hybrids, representing 1.6% Click to enlarge.

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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 5.2% Year on Year in June; 3% New Vehicle Market Share for the Month

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JULY 3, 2009

American Honda posted total hybrid sales of 3,662 units in June, up 34.5% The improvement was driven by sales of the new Insight, Honda’s hybrid leader in the month, with 2,079 units sold. The Civic Hybrid posted 1,583 units, down 41.6% Sales of conventional Civic models were down 48% year-on-year.

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February US LDV Sales Down 41.4%

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MARCH 5, 2009

General Motors delivered 127,296 vehicles in February, down 52.9% Honda sold 1,362 units of the Civic hybrid, down 24.7%. Passenger car sales were down 38.4% year-on-year, light truck sales were down 44.1%. Trucks nudged past cars for new vehicle share for the month, with a 50.4% Sales of trucks were down 41.8%

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Huge rise in hybrid sales during October

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Sales were led by its new car hybrids, the Fusion and Milan, which posted 1,333 units. Sales of the Escape and Mariner crossover hybrids fell 52.5 General Motors: During October, GM reported a total of 1,159 hybrids sold – that’s a 22.5 Sales of the Civic Hybrid however, dropped 85.3

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MAY 4, 2009

Meanwhile, the Ford Escape and Mariner hybrids saw sales drop by 40.5 General Motors: The company sold 1,534 units in April which consisted of: 523 two-mode SUVS (Tahoe, Yukon Escalade); 95 two-mode pick-ups (Silverado, Sierra); 547 Malibu hybrids; 338 Saturn VUE hybrids; 31 Saturn Aura hybrids.

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Sales of hybrid cars increase in US

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JULY 5, 2009

Here is a look at how each manufacturer faired: Ford: It was a decent month for Ford with the new hybrid version of the Fusion and Milan boosting overall hybrid sales to 3,649 units - a June sales record and up 91 per cent compared to the previous year. Honda: Total hybrid sales hit 3,662 units for American Honda, up 34.5

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US hybrid sales slump in September

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

However, it sold 2,138 hybrids in September which is 116 per cent up compared to September 2008 – sales of the Milan/Escape hybrid were down 11.3 per cent, but the new Fusion and Milan hybrid accounted for 1,260 units. In total, 1,011 hybrids were delivered in the month. . Sales of the Civic hybrid plummeted by 92.5

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Hybrid sales leap in the US

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Here is how all of the major manufacturers faired in terms of hybrid sales during the month: Ford: Hybrid vehicles from Ford – the Fusion, Escape, Milan and Mariner – enjoyed combined sales of 4,695 units, which was an August sales record and up 251 per cent compared to the previous year. per cent compared to the previous year.

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A closer look at US auto sales in July

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AUGUST 5, 2009

Sales of the Civic Hybrid plunged by 71.8 per cent to just 969 units while the Honda Insight Hybrid posted 2,295 units. General Motors: A total of 189,443 vehicles were sold in July, that’s a 19.4 Honda: The Japanese manufacturer posted total July vehicle sales of 114,690 - that’s a decline of 17.3

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US vehicle sales show significant decrease

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JUNE 7, 2009

Sales of the company’s hybrids totalled 3,906 setting three new sales records. General Motors: Despite concerns about its future, GM performed relatively well with 190,881 light duty vehicle sales - a decrease of 29 per cent. Total hybrid sales in May reached 14,846 - down 43 per cent year on year.

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

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Monthly sales of hybrids. General Motors. Total sales of the fuel-efficient Honda Civic increased 3.1% Sales of the Civic Hybrid, however, plunged 71.8% The new Honda Insight hybrid posted 2,295 units. Click to enlarge. GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4% to 19,151.

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US LDV Sales Down 33.7% in May; SAAR Up to 9.91M; Reported Hybrid Sales Down 28.5%; Hybrid New Vehicle Share of 2.8%

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JUNE 3, 2009

General Motors. Combined sales of the Civic and Civic Hybrid dropped 61% to 20,273 units. Sales of the Civic Hybrid were down 55.6% The all-new Insight hybrid posted sales of 2,780, helping drive an increase in total Honda hybrid sales of 3.5% Hybrids represented 4.9%

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APRIL 21, 2009

And were gratified that General Motors recognizes this study as validation of its decision to evolve to the electrification of transportation. The high demand for the Honda Civic hybrid tell us its at least $3,000. Three more points: Both reports match up well with previous studies. How much more?

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

When sales of the Civic Hybrid started to flag, Honda introduced the Insight Hybrid earlier this year. It also plans to introduce the CR-Z (see article ), which has been dubbed the world’s first hybrid sports car; a hybrid version of the Fit; and both the EV-N and Skydeck concepts. Faye Sunderland.

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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

September Auto Sales Plunge in Aftermath of Cash for Clunkers; SAAR at 9.2M units, LDV Sales Down 41% from August, Hybrid Sales Down 48%

Reported US Sales of Hybrids Up 11.4% in October Year-on-Year; 2.9% New Vehicle Share for the Month

US Hybrid Sales Down 45.5% in April

US Hybrid Sales in February Drop 29%; Lower Decline Than General LDV Market

Reported US Sales of Hybrids Drop 31.2% in January; 2.3% New Vehicle Market Share

Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 5.2% Year on Year in June; 3% New Vehicle Market Share for the Month

February US LDV Sales Down 41.4%

Huge rise in hybrid sales during October

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Sales of hybrid cars increase in US

US hybrid sales slump in September

Hybrid sales leap in the US

A closer look at US auto sales in July

US vehicle sales show significant decrease

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

US LDV Sales Down 33.7% in May; SAAR Up to 9.91M; Reported Hybrid Sales Down 28.5%; Hybrid New Vehicle Share of 2.8%

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