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Lexus Tweaks the 2010 LS 600h Hybrid

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The 2010 Lexus LS 600h hybrid. Toyota Motor has made a range of technology and styling changes to the LS 600h, the full hybrid Lexus flagship first introduced in 2006 ( earlier post ), including redesigned seating, updated equipment, a new ECO driving mode and new brakes. Click to enlarge. L/100km (25.3

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Toyota’s hybrid sales in Europe reach one million units

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In Europe, Toyota manufactures the Yaris Hybrid, Auris Hybrid, Auris Hybrid Touring Sports. Toyota has the widest hybrid range in the world and aims to introduce a hybrid model in every segment by 2020. Total Hybrid vehicle production accounted for approximately 20% of TME total vehicle production in Europe in CY2014.

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UCS Hybrid ScoreCard Dings Automakers for Forced Features in Hybrid Offerings

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The luxury Lexus LS 600h L hybrid is the worst offender. It comes with more than $17,000 in forced features compared with the conventional, base model Lexus LS 460L. Size was not an issue, since UCS awarded high ratings to vehicles ranging from compact cars to luxury sedans to full-sized SUVs.

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Toyota Global Cumulative Hybrid Sales Top 2M

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Lexus remains the only premium brand in Europe to offer three full hybrids as part of its range: the GS 450h, the LS 600h and the newly-launched RX 450h. In July, TME announced that it would manufacture a hybrid version of its C-segment hatchback, Auris, in the United Kingdom from mid-2010.

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Green Autos in the Times: Hybrid Hype, Hydrogen Hooey and Electric Dreams

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Usually devoted to crass boosterism of America's largest manufacturing industry, these articles still contain a lot of that. Writing about the $121,000 Lexus LS 600h L: "th[is] hybrid may have set a new standard for automotive hyperbole. Especially as displayed in Adam B. Just because they say so.

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Lexus Sets Pricing for 2010 LS600h Hybrid

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No manufacturer of automobiles has more hybrids in its lineup than Toyota. The company makes hybrid vehicles ranging from the budget friendly Toyota Prius on up to the Lexus LS 600h with numerous additional models in between.

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Volvo call on Mayor to redress the Congestion Charge balance

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Hybrid-powered cars have CO2 outputs ranging from 89g/km to 219g/km, yet all are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. At the end of 2008, there were 13 non-hybrid cars from other manufacturers emitting less than 105g/km of CO2 on the market. Green Car of the Year award from The Mayor recently. Volvo’s What Car?

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