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Sales of new hybrid vehicles (HEVs) have more than doubled in Australia this year, surpassing electric vehicles due to stock shortages for top-seller Toyota. Data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows that 81,613 new hybrid vehicles have been sold, up 113.3% from the previous year. Toyota accounts for 68.6% of hybrid sales, with the RAV4, Camry, and Corolla being the top models. Toyota’s luxury-car division Lexus has been overtaken by Chinese car giant GWM and South Korea’s Hyundai. Other non-Toyota hybrids, such as the Nissan X-Trail e-Power and the Kia Sportage, have also seen significant sales.
Brands mentioned: Toyota, Lexus, GWM, Hyundai, Nissan, Kia
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