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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% General Motors. Toyota Motor Sales, USA (TMS) reported July sales of 174,872, down 11.4% American Honda Motor Co., The new Honda Insight hybrid posted 2,295 units.

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US hybrid sales slump in September

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What would happen when the cash for clunkers sales boom came to an end has been a question many automotive executives in the USA dared not think about. Here is how each manufacturer faired: Ford: The company reported a six per cent drop in sales year-on-year. per cent to 152 units, but the new Honda Insight sold 1,746 units.

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A closer look at US auto sales in July

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Yesterday we told you how the cash for clunkers scheme has enjoyed early success in the USA. Today we take a closer look at how each manufacturer has faired as US auto sales slowed their decline throughout the month of July. per cent to just 969 units while the Honda Insight Hybrid posted 2,295 units.

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Hybrid sales leap in the US

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The cash for clunkers campaign has given a massive boost to hybrid sales in the US, with a reported leap by 48.6 General Motors: GM sold a total of 1,708 hybrids during the month – an increase of 4.8 General Motors: GM sold a total of 1,708 hybrids during the month – an increase of 4.8 per cent in August year on year.

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