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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 will begin sales of both hybrid models at dealerships across Japan on 11 November. compact size) minivan and tall wagon hybrid vehicles. 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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Sales volumes in November were up year over year by more than 11%, but down from October. The elevated prices and high loan rates are likely putting downward pressure on sales. —Rebecca Rydzewski, research manager of economic and industry insights for Cox Automotive. of total sales in November from 17.8% in October.

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

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plans to have hybrids account for more than 20% of its Japanese sales next fiscal year, double fiscal 2010’s roughly 10%, citing the company’s sales plan. Honda forecasts overall domestic automobile sales to decline by 20,000 units on the year to 635,000 units in fiscal 2011.

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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. In December last year, BYD began selling the world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid vehicle, the F3DM, which is slated to go on sale in Europe in 2010 with a 62mile all-electric range. Tesla Motors.