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Hybrid market share in UK climbs to 1.3% in Q1 2012; Toyota and Lexus have >75%

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Sales of hybrid-electric vehicles in the UK have steadily risen over the past five years, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. From 2007 up to the end of the first quarter of this year, almost 100,000 hybrid vehicles have been sold in the UK; the market share of hybrids has almost doubled, from 0.7%

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Toyota’s hybrid sales in Europe reach one million units

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In Europe, Toyota manufactures the Yaris Hybrid, Auris Hybrid, Auris Hybrid Touring Sports. Total Hybrid vehicle production accounted for approximately 20% of TME total vehicle production in Europe in CY2014.

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Lexus has sold more than 1M hybrids

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Today, Lexus manufactures ten hybrid models, with more on the way. Following the debut of the RX 400h, the brand gradually expanded its hybrid line-up by launching the first luxury hybrid sedan, the GS 450h in 2006, and in 2007 the most powerful luxury hybrid sedan, LS 600h.

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Toyota cumulative global hybrid sales pass 5M, nearly 2M in US

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They are Prius Liftback, Prius v, Prius c, Prius Plug-in, Camry Hybrid, Avalon Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, Lexus CT 200h, ES 300h, GS 450h, LS 600h and RX 450h. Of the 12 US models, Camry Hybrid, Avalon Hybrid and RX 450h are manufactured in North America with a fourth model, Highlander Hybrid, planned.

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Toyota Global Cumulative Hybrid Sales Top 2M

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Lexus remains the only premium brand in Europe to offer three full hybrids as part of its range: the GS 450h, the LS 600h and the newly-launched RX 450h. In July, TME announced that it would manufacture a hybrid version of its C-segment hatchback, Auris, in the United Kingdom from mid-2010.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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Clean Fleet Report has driven and reviewed many sedans, from several different manufacturers, and can report their quality and value have never been better. Road Test: 2018 Lexus GS 450h Hybrid. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT5.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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With new green concepts and production vehicles from at least a dozen manufacturers, consumers have a greater selection of low-emission, high-mileage vehicles to choose from than ever before. Looking to the future, manufacturers are continuing to put more effort into vehicles that run primarily on electric power. Lexus GS 450h.