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Audi TDI Fix, 2016 Toyota Prius Sales, 2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid Priced: Today's Car News

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liter V-6 diesels can be fixed with software tweaks, analysts say low gas prices will affect 2016 Toyota Prius sales targets, and the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid sedan is priced from $28,645. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Today, Audi's CEO says the carmaker's delinquent 3.0-liter

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Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid: Volt's Sibling Without A Plug May Be First Of Several

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It''s rare that a carmaker entirely replaces a car after just three model years, but the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is remarkable in more ways than that. Chevy will offer a full-hybrid model of the new 2016 Malibu that goes head to head with hybrid mid-size sedans from Toyota, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, and Kia.

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GM to introduce strong hybrid version of Malibu; combined fuel economy above 45 mpg; leverages Volt

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GM will introduce a strong hybrid version of the next-generation Malibu. Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery System, 1.8L

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Is it time up for green car brands?

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However, as green cars become more mainstream could it mark the end for exclusive green car brands? It appears that it is no longer viable for companies to designate one of their brands as green because advanced fuel efficient technology is expected across their range. However, this plan has now seemingly fallen by the wayside.

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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. Hybrid monthly new vehicle market share. Overall, Toyota saw a 62.8%

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

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New hybrid sales represented 2.3% In February 2008, hybrids held 1.9% Toyota posted 7,232 units of the Prius, down 33.6% Camry Hybrid sold 2,080 units, down 49.5% The Saturn VUE hybrid posted 188 units, for 6.4% The Chevy Malibu Hybrid posted 197 units for 1.7% of all Malibus sold.

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Reported US Sales of Hybrids Drop 31.2% in January; 2.3% New Vehicle Market Share

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Hybrids took a 2.34% share of the new vehicle market for the month. Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids in the US. Camry Hybrid sold 1,141 units, a 69.6% GM reported a total of 923 hybrid sales in January, including: 599 2-mode full-size SUVs (Tahoe, 299; Yukon, 168; Escalade, 132), presenting 8.0% Earlier post.)

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