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Used Hybrids Source of Sales and Maintenance Services for Dealers
2013-06-10 19:17:35| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Hybrids have been on US roads since 1999 with release of Honda Insight followed by Toyota Prius in 2000 and by mid-2000s, a lot more models followed Edmunds.com green car editor John ODell says more than two million conventional hybrids have been sold since early 2000s and estimated 415K used hybrids on market now. Theyre becoming a growing niche for dealers to access for used vehicle sales, even if their market values might fluctuate along with gasoline prices. Theres also a growing need for service centers that can maintain hybrids, which does require service technicians with specific training and skill sets. For servicing, important to have knowledgeable mechanic inspect vehicle with knowledge being critical as these cars employ some complex technology. Click here to read more about the technology know how needed for the right maintenance and service work, and the opportunities in the market for selling and servicing used hybrids. The Article Used Hybrids Source of Sales and Maintenance Services for Dealers appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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Hybrids Doing Well in Used Car Values Much Better than EVs
2013-06-06 18:07:45| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
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Toyota announces voluntary recall of certain Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h hybrids
2013-06-05 16:30:11| Green Car Congress
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Hybrids Doing Well in Used Car Values Much Better than EVs
2013-06-05 16:22:41| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Hybrid electric vehicles are doing much better at retaining their market value than are plug-in electric vehicles, according to a Kelley Blue Book report. Kelley Blue Book expects the hybrid market to outperform the EVs for quite some time. The EV charging infrastructure is still in early stages and consumers are still getting used to the idea of trying out that new technology. Black Book also has a few things to say about remarketing hybrids..The Article Hybrids Doing Well in Used Car Values Much Better than EVs appeared first on Automotive Digest.
Mitsubishi Motors recalls 4,313 Outlander plug-in hybrids
2013-06-05 01:36:16| Automakers - Topix.net
Mitsubishi Motors Corp on Tuesday recalled 4,313 Outlander SUV plug-in hybrids in Japan to fix faulty lithium-ion batteries that may overheat, the second time it has asked most owners to bring the vehicle in for repairs.
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