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Honda to focus on increasing hybrid volume with core models: CR-V, Accord and in the future, Civic; Insight production ends in June

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Honda will introduce all-new models of the CR-V Hybrid this year, followed by the Accord Hybrid, which will eventually make up 50% of the sales mix of each model. Hybrids will represent the top and best performing models in the lineup. —Mamadou Diallo, vice president of Auto Sales at American Honda Motor.

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GM and Nissan lead in US plug-in sales in December; GM and Toyota for the year

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2012 US sales of plug-in vehicles by major OEMs. GM was the US sales leader among the major OEMs for plug-in vehicles in December, and for 2012. For the year, GM posted sales of 23,461 Volts, up 205.8% For the year, GM posted sales of 23,461 Volts, up 205.8% NNA) posted sales of 1,489 units of the LEAF in December, up 56.1%

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US Hybrid Sales Down 45.5% in April

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Monthly US sales of hybrids. Reported sales of hybrids in the US reported by Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM and Nissan dropped 45.5% year-on-year in April to 21,735, despite full month sales for the new Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion and Milan hybrids. Total LDV sales in the US were down 34.4%.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

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Teaser for 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Stellantis provided a first look at the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV , confirming Thursday that it’s right on schedule and set to arrive this fall in the U.S., Honda says hybrids made up more than a quarter of its total U.S. sales in calendar year 2023. with other markets to follow.

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Nissan Hyper Power, Honda Prelude EV: Automobile Information Headlines

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Nissan traumas with electrical GT-R idea at Tokyo auto display Honda Prelude’s go back as electrical coupe teased with idea Mazda explores electrical Miata with rotary dimension extender Assessment: 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Lexus LF-ZC idea previews next-generation EV due in 2026 2024 Honda Civic Hybrid would possibly quantity to 40% of Civic (..)

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February US LDV Sales Down 41.4%

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Light-duty vehicle sales in the US in February plunged 41.4% Passenger car sales were down 38.4% year-on-year, light truck sales were down 44.1%. by volume compared with a year ago, driven by a 75% reduction in fleet sales. Malibu retail sales were up 33% compared with a year ago. Ford hybrid sales were off 25.8%

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US Hybrid Sales in February Drop 29%; Lower Decline Than General LDV Market

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Reported sales of hybrids. Reported sales of light-duty hybrids in the US dropped 29% by volume in February year-on-year to 16,020 units. The decline in hybrids was less than the 41% decline in the overall light-duty vehicle market for the month. New hybrid sales represented 2.3% of all Civics sold.

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