U.S. output of the Prius is on hold

Lentz: Output in Asia can satisfy global demand.

May 06, 2013 05:00 AM

LOS ANGELES -- Once considered a sure bet for U.S. production, the Toyota Prius is now on indefinite hold for assembly here, said Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota's North American region.

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