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Total Sales of Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Top 1M Mark in US

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Overall, cumulative worldwide sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrids have exceeded 1.7 Toyota plans to introduce 10 new hybrid models between now and 2012 in various global markets, with sales of one million gas-electric hybrids per year, worldwide, sometime early in the next decade.

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The all-new hybrid transaxle adopts improvements first used in previous post-2004 Toyota/Lexus hybrids such as the Camry hybrid, Highlander hybrid, and Lexus RX 400h, as well as refinements not previously employed. by Mike Millikin and Jack Rosebro. The 2010 Prius. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Who is winning the green car race? The Green Piece

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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. The Green Piece Column: Tuesday 27 October. So who is leading the green car race?