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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

Green Car Congress

GMC sales increased 8%, led by Sierra, Canyon and Yukon XL. The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects. Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% Hybrid gains were largely due to an increase in Prius sales (up 29.7% year-on-year.