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Toyota US Sales Jump 41.5 percent in September

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. today announced September 2012 sales results of 171,910 units, an increase of 41.5 percent compared to the same period last year.
The Toyota Division posted September total sales of 151,524 units, an increase of 42.3 percent from last year. Passanger cars recorded 85,642 deliveries, led by Camry and Camry Hybrid with combined sales of 34,252 units, and Corolla with sales of 23,026 units. The Prius family also had a decent month – 18,932 units.

“The auto industry had another very encouraging month in September,” said Bill Fay, Toyota group vice president and general manager. “Our dealers got off to a great start over Labor Day weekend and that momentum carried through the rest of the month, as Camry continued to stretch its lead as the most popular car in America.”

Meanwhile, Lexus Division reported total sales of 20,386 units in September 2012, up 36.0 percent from the same month a year ago.
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