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

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Two months later Toyota launched the Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV). One year later in April 2006, the Lexus GS 450h made its debut as the world’s first front-engine, rear-wheel drive, full-hybrid performance sedan. July 2007 saw the arrival of the second-generation 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV.

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US LDV Sales Fall 37.1% in January; January SAAR Below 10 Million

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There were 26 selling days in January 2009, compared to 25 selling days in January 2007. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid, which posted combined sales of 20,782 units, down 34.2% Camry Hybrid accounted for 5.5% to 20,147; sales of SUVs fell 52.7% Click to enlarge. year-on-year.

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