Toyota lowers global sales target for new Prius

Declining sales of hybrids globally will hit the new Prius, shown.

December 09, 2015 05:00 AM

TOKYO (Reuters) -- Toyota Motor Corp. lowered its global sales target for the new Prius gasoline-electric hybrid, as low fuel prices reduce demand for fuel-efficient cars.

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