Japanese car makers upbeat on 2009 China sales – MarketWatch

Seattle Post Intelligencer Japanese car makers upbeat on 2009 China sales MarketWatch Japan's auto giant is also considering selling plug-in hybrids in China on a trial basis to enhance its low-emission product range, the president said.

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Mazda to battle hybrids with engine improvements – Reuters

Mazda to battle hybrids with engine improvements Reuters By Chang-Ran Kim, Asia autos correspondent TOKYO (Reuters) - Mazda Motor Corp said on Thursday it expected to develop a diesel engine that was cheaper and about as fuel-efficient as some hybrid cars by 2011 as part of its efforts to improve mileage ...

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