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Lexus reveals fuel economy ratings of new hybrid car

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It has been eagerly anticipated ever since it was unveiled back at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show – and now the new Lexus GS450h (pictured) is ready to hit the road after its official fuel economy ratings were revealed. The new generation hybrid version of the GS350 offers an official combined fuel economy rating of [.].

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Lexus introduces all-new hybrid in Frankfurt

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Chalk up another new vehicle for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, with Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus, unveiling its all-new 2013 GS450h Hybrid. The aim for the vehicle was to reduce fuel consumption and emissions without sacrificing performance.

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Sales of hybrid cars increase in US

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After months of doom and gloom for the auto industry in the USA, there is finally a ray of hope courtesy of hybrid cars. General Motors: A total of 1,454 hybrid models were delivered in the month, which is a rise of 26.5 per cent; while the GS450h Hybrid sold just 27 units - a drop of 63 per cent. The LS600h meanwhile saw a 57.5

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More information on hybrid sales slump

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Together the two cars sold 2,299 units. General Motors: The company sold 1,534 units in April which consisted of: 523 two-mode SUVS (Tahoe, Yukon Escalade); 95 two-mode pick-ups (Silverado, Sierra); 547 Malibu hybrids; 338 Saturn VUE hybrids; 31 Saturn Aura hybrids. per cent to 655 units; sales of the GS450h dropped 59.8

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