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Hybrid sales continue downward trend

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Green cars continue to be as badly hit as any during the on-going recession as sales of hybrid cars showed another dramatic year-on-year slump in April. Combined reported US hybrid sales from Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan and Toyota fell by 45.5 per cent new vehicle share of the market - that’s down from the 3.2

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Huge rise in hybrid sales during October

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Hybrid sales in the USA enjoyed a significant leap during October, increasing by volume to 24,475 units – an increase of 11.4 per cent market share. However, with overall light duty vehicle sales remaining essentially flat over the month, there are clear signs that hybrid cars are developing into a more mainstream alternative.

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US hybrid sales slump in September

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Hybrid sales were not immune from the troubles either. per cent compared to the previous year at 19,977 units (though they do not include sales of the Mercedes S400 Hybrid which went on sale in the USA at the end of August). Compared to August results, this meant that hybrid sales were down 48.4 Reported sales dropped 4.1

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Sales of hybrid cars increase in US

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After months of doom and gloom for the auto industry in the USA, there is finally a ray of hope courtesy of hybrid cars. Reported sales of hybrids in the US increased by 5.2 This meant that a total of 26,205 hybrid units were sold - some three per cent of all new vehicles, the highest monthly new vehicle share since April 2008.

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US vehicle sales show significant decrease

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Sales of passenger cars fell by 38.6 Hybrids were not immune from the slump either as sales dropped by 28.5 Secondly, hybrids held a 2.8 Ford: Retaining the number two position in the US market, Ford (along with its brands Lincoln and Mercury) reported sales of 155,954 - down 24.3 per cent to 437,779.

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A closer look at US auto sales in July

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In all, passenger car sales dropped 10.6 per cent to 566,527 with hybrids having a particularly good month. per cent new vehicles sales market share for the month, the highest monthly share to date. The company had an exceptionally strong month with hybrid sales which leapt by 323 per cent year on year to 5,353 units.

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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. So who is leading the green car race?