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Car Finance customers have helped sales of a unique hybrid technology car pass the one million mark for the first time.
TOYOTA has announced 1,028,000 Prius models have been sold so far, with car loan customers helping to take its UK sales total to 23,893.
The company said the worldwide figure meant the model had now produced around 4.5 million tonnes less CO2 when compared to conventional petrol-powered vehicles in the same class and of similar size and driving performance.
Toyota said: "Prius sales are strong in more than 40 countries and regions, including over 100,000 cumulative sales in Europe."
The model has proved a hit with emission-conscious car loan customers, and uses the combination of a petrol engine and an electric motor to improve efficiency.
London drivers have been particularly keen on the model as it is exempt from the capital's congestion charging system.
Toyota says the Prius will still qualify for this exemption after the charge becomes a combined congestion and CO2 fee in October.
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Auris offers greener choice for car loans customers
Nov 19 2008Drivers looking to take out secured car loans to help fund the purchase of a new and more fuel-efficient vehicle could be tempted by the latest Toyota Auris.
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Car finance news: Toyota RAV4 gets new workshop manual
Oct 30 2008Toyota RAV4 owners who are looking to maintain and sell on their used cars for the highest value may benefit from the launch of a new handbook.
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Toyota Yaris wins MPG Marathon
Oct 14 2008Car loans customers looking for an economic vehicle might want to consider the Toyota Yaris after it won a smarter driving challenge.
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Car Finance news: Lexus unveils new convertible
Oct 2 2008Lexus has unveiled its new IS 250C convertible at the Paris Motor Show, which may tempt car loan customers to part with their cash.
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New airbag 'may benefit car finance customers'
Oct 1 2008Safety-conscious car finance customers may be pleased to know that Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has developed the first ever rear window curtain shield airbag.
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Car loan news: Toyota urges drivers to change habits
Sep 22 2008Toyota is urging motorists in Europe to do their bit to help the environment, car loan customers may be interested to learn.
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Lexus AWD 'to tempt car loan customers'
Sep 12 2008Car loan customers who are fans of Lexus' range of vehicles may be pleased to hear the manufacturer is adding an all-wheel-drive (AWD) version of its popular LS 460 saloon.
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Honda and Toyota among used car 'hot picks'
Sep 11 2008In its list of the best used cars to buy this month, Parker's Car Price Guide has recommended buyers consider two family vehicles from Japanese manufacturers Honda and Toyota.
Car loans news: Toyota launches PHV trial
Sep 10 2008Environmentally-conscious car loans customers may be interested to learn that Toyota is launching a Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) road trial in partnership with EDF Energy.
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'Lexus to demonstrate benefits of hybrids to car loans customers'
Sep 3 2008Car loans customers may be among those attending a special themed weekend at Lexus Centres throughout the UK.
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