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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

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By contrast, the 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid has a very high hybrid value. But muscle hybrids, such as the GMC Yukon Hybrid and Lexus LS 600h L, which emphasize power over increased mileage and reduced emissions, have much lower hybrid value, according to the group. The Prius scored a 9.8 out of a possible 10.

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J.D. Power study finds ACEN technology woes affecting vehicle reliability for consumers

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GM models receiving an award include the Buick Encore; Buick LaCrosse; Buick Verano; Chevrolet Camaro; Chevrolet Equinox; Chevrolet Malibu; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Yukon. Toyota awardees include the Lexus ES; Lexus GS; Lexus GX; Toyota Prius v; Toyota Sienna; and Toyota Tundra.

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US Hybrid Sales Down 45.5% in April

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In advance of the market introduction of the new 2010 Prius, Toyota Prius sales dropped 61.5% General Motors sold 1,534 hybrids in April, comprising: 523 units of the two-mode SUVs (Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade), representing 4.5% in April to 8,385 units from 21,757. Other results: Sales of the Camry Hybrid were down 67.1%

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Reported US Sales of Hybrids Up 21% in November; New Vehicle Market Share of 2.7%

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Prius sold 9,617 units, up 11% from the year before. Sales of the two-mode tahoe/Yukon/Escalade were down 36% to 489 units, representing 4.7% Toyota posted 14,473 hybrids in November 2009, up 16.3% from November 2008. Total light-duty vehicle sales were up 2.6% to 133,700 units. Click to enlarge. of all Camry models sold.

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

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Toyota posted 7,232 units of the Prius, down 33.6% The Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade two-mode full-size SUVs posted a combined 632 units, representing 8.4% New hybrid sales represented 2.3% of the new vehicle market, essentially flat with the January 2009 results. In February 2008, hybrids held 1.9% of the new vehicle sales for the month.

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US Hybrid Sales in March 2009 Down 44% Year-on-Year; Monthly New Vehicle Market Share of 2.5%

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Sales of the Toyota Prius were off 56.8% GM sold a total of 1,612 hybrids in March: 609 units of the Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade two-mode SUVs (7.3% The month also saw the debut of three new hybrids—the Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion and Milan—all of which only came on sale toward the end of the month. Click to enlarge.

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

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The Prius posted 8,121 units in January, a 28.6% GM reported a total of 923 hybrid sales in January, including: 599 2-mode full-size SUVs (Tahoe, 299; Yukon, 168; Escalade, 132), presenting 8.0% Year-on-year sales of passenger cars dropped 36.3% to 315,863 units in January, while sales of light trucks dropped 37.8% to 341,113 units.

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