Japanese industry daily Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun reported today that Toyota has decided to produce a gasoline-electric version of its Auris hatchback ( right ) at its British factory around 2012, in what would mark its first locally produced hybrid car in Europe. Calls to Toyota for confirmation were not immediately returned. The Auris, part of the popular Corolla series, was Toyota's third-best-selling model in Europe during the first five months of this year after the Yaris and Aygo subcompact models. Toyota builds most of its hybrid vehicles in Japan, but also produces a small number of Prius cars in China and the Camry hybrid in Kentucky. It is scheduled to begin production of the Camry Hybrid in Thailand later this month, and in Australia next year. The Prius is also planned for production at a new Mississippi plant but has been delayed due to the economic crisis.
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Toyota to Build Auris Hybrid in UK; Will Be First Gas-Electric Hybrid Made in Europe
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