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Prius is Number One For One Year

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Published June 4, 2010 at 4:03 p.m.

The Prius was once again the top selling car in Japan ... That makes it one year since Toyota and their small hybrid took it away from the Honda Insight, just after the new generation Prius was launched ... According to the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) and the Japan Mini Vehicles Association, Toyota sold 27,208 Prius in Japan last month ... And there's still a six month waiting list, so Toyota will continue to dominate for some time to come ... More Hybrid Car information can be

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Chevy Volt heading to China as a Buick

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Published June 3, 2010 at 1:08 p.m.

Some Voltecs for ChinaSoon, America will have the Chevy Volt. Shortly thereafter, Europe will have the Opel Ampera, and not long after that China will have a Buick version of the Volt.While there aren’t many details available for GM’s latest Voltec offering, such as the name, MotorTrend is reporting that the the Buick ‘Volt’ will [ ... ] ...

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Nex Gen Honda Civic Delayed for Redesign Makeover

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Published May 17, 2010 at 9:05 p.m.

Typically, Honda redesigns its vehicles every five years, which would have put the next-generation Civic in showrooms later this year. However, because of changing market conditions and government regulations, Honda ...

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Ford (finally) begins production of U.S.-spec Fiesta

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Published May 11, 2010 at 1:54 p.m.

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After a vehicle launch outlasted only by the still gestating Chevrolet Volt, Ford has finally begun production of the 2011 U.S.-spec Ford Fiesta at its Cuautitlán stamping and assembly plant n Mexico. Ford Fiesta’s, both in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback trim, are expected to begin arriving on dealer lots by June.Ford first launched its [ ... ] ...

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Sales flop? Lexus HS 250h failing to meet U.S. targets

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Published May 5, 2010 at 9:49 a.m.

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Toyota’s first dedicated hybrid model – the Prius – has proven to be a smash sales success, but the automaker’s latest dedicated hybrid offering is struggling to find buyers ... Lexus’ hybrid-only HS 250h launched in the U.S. market last August, but has yet to live up to sales expectations.Lexus originally planned to sell between [ ... ] ... Toyota - Lexus - Toyota Prius - Lexus HS - United States ...

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Yeah, This Isn't Very Smart [LOLCars]

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Published May 4, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.

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There are many problems with the US-spec Smart Fortwo. Barely hitting Honda Civic-level fuel economy and trash can interior storage space are two. This driver solved that little problem with a car topper not fit for the car. ( Thanks Michael ) ... More » ...

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Honda seeing strong light-truck demand

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Published May 4, 2010 at 12:48 p.m.

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Two summers ago U.S. consumers flocked to the fuel efficient Honda Civic as gas prices soared past $4 – ending the Ford F-150’s 17+ year run as the nation’s best-selling vehicle – but Honda Executive Vice President John Mendel has revealed the company is now struggling to keep up with light truck demand.“Light trucks seem [ ... ] ...

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Cars.com Survey: Most Buyers Still Wary of Electric Vehicles

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Published May 4, 2010 at 10:42 a.m.

Earth Day may have come and gone, but mass market electric vehicles are on the horizon. What do potential Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt buyers think about electric vehicles? We surveyed more than 1,000 men and women and asked them ...

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2011 Ford Fiesta -- Interior

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Published April 28, 2010 at 11:04 p.m.

When the model year 2006 Honda Civic went on sale in late 2005, its interior “video game” dash caused quite a stir from both the press and the public. I can see the all-new Ford Fiesta’s interior causing a similar reaction ...

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Oklahoma to Get Natural Gas-Powered Honda Civic

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Published April 27, 2010 at 10:31 a.m.

When I first tested the Honda Civic GX and its nearly seamless driving experience, I wondered why it was sold only in California and New York; Utah was added later. Honda sold pretty much each one it made, too. The ...

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