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Supply of hybrids runs out of gas as demand soars

9:39 AM Wed, Jun 11, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

Even as car buyers stampede for vehicles with better fuel mileage, there are fewer hybrids, the gas-stingiest, to go around, according to USA Today. While......

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Toyota delays new U.S. auto plant due to economy

10:36 AM Mon, May 12, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

TOKYO — A senior Toyota executive said Monday that plans for a new auto assembly plant in Mississippi are being delayed by worries about slumping......

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Backseat Driver: Toyota's sales forecast is sobering

11:07 AM Thu, May 08, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

Reflecting the dismal state of the current auto market, Toyota is projecting its sales will be down 27 percent this year, according to the Associated......

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Toyota raising prices on some models in US this month

10:59 AM Wed, May 07, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

TOKYO -- Toyota is raising its prices on some U.S. models later this month amid increased worries about its profit growth in the American market.......

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Ford's US sales down, Toyota up in April as gas prices rise

1:43 PM Thu, May 01, 2008 | | Comments (2)
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

DETROIT -- Ford's U.S. sales dropped 12 percent but Toyota's sales edged up 3 percent in April as high gas prices accelerated consumers' rush away......

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Toyota takes 1Q world sales lead from General Motors

11:13 AM Wed, Apr 23, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

DETROIT -- Toyota has taken the global automotive sales lead from General Motors, selling 2.41 million vehicles to GM's 2.25 million over the first three......

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US Auto Sales Fall in March

2:28 PM Tue, Apr 01, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

DETROIT -- Ford's U.S. sales dropped 14 percent, Toyota's fell 10 percent and Honda's slipped 3 percent in March as demand for trucks and sport......

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