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NASCAR embraces green cars

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Efforts to turn motor racing green are continuing at a rapid pace through innovations in Formula 1, the Michelin Green X Challenge at the American Le Mans and now it is NASCAR’s turn to join the green car race. So why has it suddenly embraced hybrid cars?

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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 modifies the Prius and Camry Hybrids

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They may be class leaders in their respective segments of the market, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement with both the Toyota Prius and the Camry Hybrid. It went on display alongside two modified Prius hybrids in the Environmental Lifestyle Zone of the show.

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Toyota expands into South Korea

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Toyota Motor has begun sales of its vehicles at five dealerships in the country, including three in Seoul, established by its local distributor Toyota Motor Korea Company Ltd. The dominance of Toyota in the automotive sector shows no signs of slowing down, as the company moves into South Korea.

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Sales of hybrid cars increase in US

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Here is a look at how each manufacturer faired: Ford: It was a decent month for Ford with the new hybrid version of the Fusion and Milan boosting overall hybrid sales to 3,649 units - a June sales record and up 91 per cent compared to the previous year. The Highlander Hybrid sold 1,098 models, a fall of 27.3 per cent.

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Will Lexus finally offer best of both worlds?

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Well if you’re familiar with any of Lexus’s models you’ll realise that while the fuel consumption has improved compared to their conventional alternatives, they are far from returning the economy ratings typically associated with a green car. litre engine and hybrid components.

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Toyota hybrid sales top two million

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Hybrid cars are gradually developing from a niche alternative to a mainstream solution and now their impact has been reaffirmed with the news that the Toyota Motor Corporation has cumulatively sold more than two million hybrid vehicles since the 1997 launch of the Coaster Hybrid EV and the Prius.

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