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US hybrid sales slump in September

Green Cars News

What would happen when the cash for clunkers sales boom came to an end has been a question many automotive executives in the USA dared not think about. September 2009 light duty vehicle sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows with 745,997 cars and light duty trucks sold during the month according to Autodata.

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VW diesels enjoy US sales success

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Some manufacturers have focused on hybrids, others on electrics - but it is the clean diesels of Volkswagen that are reaping the rewards in the USA. Volkswagen of America posted July 2009 sales of 20,590 units - that’s a 0.7 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year. It accounted for more than 3,300 sales.

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Hybrid sales leap in the US

Green Cars News

The cash for clunkers campaign has given a massive boost to hybrid sales in the US, with a reported leap by 48.6 Compared to July 2009 results, hybrid sales increased by 9.2 Compared to July 2009 results, hybrid sales increased by 9.2 per cent in August year on year. per cent of new vehicle sales. per cent to 12.1

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