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Report: Toyota to Introduce New Medium-Sized Hybrid, the SAI

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will introduce within this year a new medium-sized hybrid sedan, the SAI. The SAI price is expected to fall between that of the Prius and the HS 250h. Toyota is also planning to release a less pricey compact hybrid based on the Vitz, and a minivan type hybrid as early as in 2011. Tags: Brief.

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Dongfeng Motor to Begin Exporting Vehicles to S. Korea

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DFMK will sell four models: a one-ton truck, a commercial minivan and a six- and nine-passenger van from April 2010. DFMK decided to import the truck and vans before importing the passenger vehicle because the sedans are yet not up to the standards set by Korean automakers in their interior and engine. Tags: Brief.

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On the Horizon

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In an interview Monday, Mr. Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards. CEO Carlos Ghosn bought Toyota's hybrid system for the Altima family sedan. Toyota ( TM ).

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Ford, VW Ante Up

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based minivan in Tokyo, followed by a plug-in hybrid sedan at Los Angeles. concept unveiled in Frankfurt is to give VW a low-cost, rear engine, affordable vehicle, both the minivan and plug-in hybrid should carry a meager price tag if they come to production. Tags: manufacturers. Since the goal of the Up !

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. BYD said the F6DM (dual mode) sedan will go on sale in China in the fourth quarter for $20,000 to $30,000.The

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