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Honda to begin sales of refreshed Insight hybrid and new Freed hybrids in Japan; new Insight Exclusive with 1.5-liter engine joins lineup

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The Insight Exclusive. introduced the newly refreshed Insight hybrid model, accompanied by the new Insight Exclusive model featuring a 1.5-liter Honda also will begin sales of the all-new Freed Hybrid minivan and Freed Spike Hybrid tall wagon at dealerships across Japan on 28 October. Refreshed Insight.

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Kelley Blue Book: New-vehicle prices hit record high in November; average new EV price $65,041

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—Rebecca Rydzewski, research manager of economic and industry insights for Cox Automotive. Meanwhile, vans, minivans and luxury full-size SUVs had the lowest incentives, all less than 1% of ATP. Strong luxury vehicle sales have been a primary reason for overall elevated new-vehicle prices. Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index.

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Report: Honda planning to double hybrid sales in Japan to more than 20% next fiscal year

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Honda forecasts overall domestic automobile sales to decline by 20,000 units on the year to 635,000 units in fiscal 2011. The company also plans to release a hybrid version of the Freed next autumn—its first hybrid minivan. The Nikkei reports that Honda Motor Co.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

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Here we offer some insight into these newcomers and their potential impact on the future of green motoring. Aixam-Mega: The French automobile maker has actually been around since 1983 and is Europe’s largest producer of microcars. Tesla Motors.