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Toyota to try to double sales in China by 2015; leveraging local subsidies for hybrids

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Toyota’s share of the Chinese passenger car market slipped from 10.3% last year, according to research firm LMC Automotive.Its comeback strategy makes use of its strength in hybrid cars. But the Chinese government's definition of alternative-energy vehicles does not include standard hybrids, only electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

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News in brief: Camry Hybrid coming to China

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After enjoying huge success in North America, the hybrid version of the Toyota Camry will begin production in China in 2010 courtesy of Guangzhou Toyota. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Toyota China Guangzhou Toyota shanghai auto show Toyota Camry Toyota Camry Hybrid.

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Toyota begins production of current model Prius in China

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in Guangdong Province began production of the Camry Hybrid sedan. further localize production of hybrid technologies in China. further localize production of hybrid technologies in China. production of Chinese-made hybrid vehicles and to realize the localized production of hybrid system components by around 2015.

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