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Toyota to make hybrids of Lexus models: report

reuters.com
Oct. 8, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp intends to introduce hybrid versions of its Lexus luxury vehicles as early as possible, according to a report by Nikkei Business News citing Toyota managing officer Toshio Furutani.
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