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Toyota hybrid sales in Europe up 17% in 2015, representing 24% of total TME sales

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With sales of both the new generation Prius and the new RAV4 hybrid about to start, the irreversible drive towards ever more hybrid sales in Europe will continue in 2016. A decline in sales in Eastern Europe (Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and the Caucasus region) in line with the very strong market decline (-36%). Earlier post.).

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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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liter Prius engine and also 17 kg (37.5 With nearly 3 million cars sold in Western Europe each year (nearly 4 million including Russia), the B-segment has easily the largest customer base. Low frequency engine booming has been minimized by the adoption of a newly-designed engine torque rod (for 1.4 lbs) lighter.

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Toyota Motor Europe hybrid sales up 38% in first quarter; 30% hybrid mix

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Sales in the rest of TME’s Europe region (including Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Caucasus, Turkey and Israel) were stable at -0.8% We continue to beat records in hybrid sales, and premium customers are responding to Lexus’ new design and powertrains. The top 3 hybrid gainers were Prius (+66%); Auris Hybrid (+33%); Yaris Hybrid (+14%).

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