US sales stall, but Prius is still big in Japan

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Toyota's Prius was the top seller in Japan, but US sales are down 45 per cent so far this year

Toyota's iconic Prius, beloved by environmentalists and right-on movie stars, saw its mainstream status well and truly cemented this week following reports from one dealer group that it was the best-selling...

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