Green Car Reports

MARCH 24, 2018

Which important new electric car did we finally get a chance to drive and report on? What good-looking new 47-mpg hybrid sedan went on sale this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending on Friday, March 23, 2018.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 9, 2012

Ford is to reveal its next generation of the Fusion sedan in the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this week, before the car goes on sale in the US later this year. The all-new car signals the next stage of development of the Mondeo too, which is to go on sale in Europe in [.].

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 14, 2009

With record unemployment numbers and an active global recession, it's not news that vehicle sales have been lousy, falling by more than one-third from the record levels of a few years ago. But at least one maker's green cars are doing better than ever: Ford's U.S.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 6, 2010

It was a good month for both Toyota and Ford, despite safety concerns surrounding their vehicles, as both reported strong gains in hybrid sales in March 2010 year-on-year. In the case of Toyota, hybrid sales rose by 21.6 per cent by volume to 16,714 units; while Ford enjoyed sales of 3,050 units – an increase of [.].

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Toyota Camry Hybrid Ford Honda Insight 39

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Hybrid car sales may have slumped as the recession continues to take its toll on the car industry, but Ford has made itself the exception that proves the rule. Despite this, Toyota and Honda still retain the edge in terms of hybrid sales throughout the US.

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Green Cars News

MAY 4, 2009

Yesterday we told you how hybrid sales continued their downward trend in the US. Today we have more information with a breakdown of those sales. Overall, reported sales of hybrids dropped 45.5 Overall, reported sales of hybrids dropped 45.5 Together the two cars sold 2,299 units. Toyota Prius sales dropped 61.5

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Sale Hybrid GS450H Saturn 39

Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2009

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 Nissan - Nissan North America reported sales of 47,190 - a decrease of 37.8

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Sale Hybrid Altima Hybrid Chrysler 39

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

The cash for clunkers campaign has given a massive boost to hybrid sales in the US, with a reported leap by 48.6 Overall sales of light duty vehicles in the US increased by one per cent to 1,261,997 units according to figures from Autodata, with reported hybrid sales representing 3.07 per cent of new vehicle sales.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 5, 2009

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. September 2009 light duty vehicle sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows with 745,997 cars and light duty trucks sold during the month according to Autodata. per cent in July.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Hybrid sales in the USA enjoyed a significant leap during October, increasing by volume to 24,475 units – an increase of 11.4 However, with overall light duty vehicle sales remaining essentially flat over the month, there are clear signs that hybrid cars are developing into a more mainstream alternative. per cent and a 2.9

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Green Cars News

JULY 5, 2009

After months of doom and gloom for the auto industry in the USA, there is finally a ray of hope courtesy of hybrid cars. Reported sales of hybrids in the US increased by 5.2 Indeed sales of hybrids have significantly out-performed the total light duty vehicle market, which dropped by 27.7 per cent in volume to 859,847 units.

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Sale Hybrid Camry Hybrid Saturn 42

Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2013

Ford''s new Fusion and C-Max hybrids are attracting new commercial customers to the brand, the carmaker reports, as businesses look to reduce their fuel costs. Already on sale in the US, Ford is also planning to introduce hybrids and electric vehicles in Europe too, with plans for five new cars to l[.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2009

The green innovations continue to come thick and fast from the leading car manufacturers with Ford announcing the second member of its turbocharged, petrol direct-injection EcoBoost family. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. When the 3.5l 2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2009

With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. So who is leading the green car race? Faye Sunderland.

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Green Cars Green Civic Hybrid 2003 48

Green Cars News

DECEMBER 31, 2011

For the first time since that fateful year, the Ford brand has topped two million vehicle sales in a single year. With 2012 now here, nearly half a decade has passed – and Ford is celebrating the New Year in style. The milestone makes it the [.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 23, 2009

According to Edmunds.com, only six vehicles on sale today offer fuel economy of at least 35.5mpg in the USA - the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, Mercury Milan Hybrid and the Smart Fortwo.

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