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Reported US Hybrid Sales Up 5.2% Year on Year in June; 3% New Vehicle Market Share for the Month

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by volume in June 2009 year-on-year to 26,205 units, representing 3% of new vehicles sold—marking the highest monthly new vehicle share since April 2008, and the fourth straight month of increasing share. from 1,330 units in June 2008. The GS 450h hybrid posted a 63% drop year-on-year to 27 units, while the LS 600h saw a 57.5%

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

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In February 2008, hybrids held 1.9% The GS 450h posted 22 units, a 71.4% of all GS models. General Motors. The decline in hybrids was less than the 41% decline in the overall light-duty vehicle market for the month. New hybrid sales represented 2.3% of the new vehicle sales for the month. by volume year-on-year.

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

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Total combined Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicle sales in the US have topped the one million mark, according to Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA. 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.

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