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Plug-In Prius Projected to Beat Volt Fuel Mileage
By Jeff Cobb Toyota has upped its fuel-efficiency projection for its Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV), according to Bloomberg, which reports the automaker expects to top the Volt in its U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy rating. Toyota?s U.S. Group Vice President Bob Carter,. . .
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Toyota Drowns In Orders For Game Changing Prius C
By Bertel Schmitt When I called Toyota?s new Aqua / Prius C affordable compact hybrid first a ?gamechanger,? then an ?engineering feat,? this attracted the attention of self-styled jargon vigilantes. They demanded equal platitudes to be bestowed on domestic models. In the meantime, the . . .
Found : 4 days, 18 hours ago.
MINI Roadster
As it?s not a hybrid, the MINI Roadster might not seem like a car that shoppers for alternative energy vehicles would fancy. This was also said about the standard MINI Cooper, yet the Cooper?s most cross-shopped car is none other than the Toyota Prius. Could the Roadster continue this tre. . .
Found : 1 week, 2 days ago.
Survey Suggests Massive Potential Hybrid Market
By Jeff Cobb 2012 Toyota Prius c. While ongoing CAFE hearings discuss mandating eco-friendly and efficient vehicles, a survey by Deloitte says perhaps an even more powerful force in their favor is also in play. This would be ?Generation Y? consumers ? those aged 19-31, alternately know. . .
Found : 1 week, 6 days ago.
Toyota unveils 2013 NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept
By Jeff Cobb Last week at the Detroit Auto Show, Toyota showed the world the rest of its Prius-transcending NS4 plug-in hybrid concept. Leading up to this unveiling, Toyota had maximized its PR value by showing teaser photos while offering details just as scant as selected close-ups . . .
Found : 2 weeks, 5 days ago.
Toyota Reveals 2012 Prius C
By Jeff Cobb 2012 Prius c. As anticipated, Toyota debuted the Prius c subcompact at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week to ?complete the Prius family? when it becomes available in March. Pricing will start at ?under $19,000,? and it offers an EPA estimate. . .
Found : 3 weeks, 4 days ago.
The cheapest, and tiniest, Prius heading for Toyota showrooms
A new tiny Prius hybrid will reach Toyota showrooms this spring with the lowest price and highest fuel economy of any hybrid that can’t be plugged into a wall socket.
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Acura NSX Hybrid Concept Revealed in Detroit
By Jeff Cobb Unveiled at the ongoing Detroit Auto Show, the Acura NSX Sport Hybrid Concept has been said by Honda to be slated for Ohio production within the next three years. As you might guess, an all-wheel-drive supercar like this is not aimed at dethroning the Prius. Instead, it. . .
Found : 3 weeks, 6 days ago.
December 2011 Dashboard: Sales Still Climbing
Note: This month's dashboard was delayed due to lack of data availability until today. The HybridCars.com monthly sales dashboard is a collaboration of HybridCars.com and Baum & Associates, a Michigan-based market research firm focusing on automotive issues including the hybrid and electric . . .
Found : 3 weeks, 6 days ago.
Live From The 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Detroit is playing host to an impressive number of futuristic concepts and potentially hot-selling new cars, from the thrifty new Prius C to the hedonistic Mercedes-Benz SL. Here’s a look at everything new and exciting from from the floor of Cobo Hal
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Toyota Offers More NS4 Plug-In Hints
By Jeff Cobb Toyota has been playing the media game well, first by distributing a teaser photo last month of the headlight from its mysterious NS4 plug-in hybrid concept, and now by making sure every outlet gets a copy of a teaser video. So for your uninformed viewing pleasure, we pr. . .
Found : on 4/1/12.
Toyota Prius Liftback
By Larry E. Hall Say adieu to the Prius as a stand-alone vehicle name. Beginning with the 2012 model year, the car which has become a synonym for hybrid in the American lexicon will have a new name, the Toyota Prius Liftback. Why is this? Because the Prius sub brand is growing. The larg. . .
Found : on 30/12/11.
2012 Toyota Prius Liftback
For all of you Toyota fans out there they have a surprise in store for you. Toyota has just released their prices for the Prius Liftback and the RAV4. The Toyota Prius Liftback is the inspiration for the Prius C, ...
Found : on 29/12/11.
Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid
Toyota NS4 Plug-In HybridPrius PHEV Gets a SiblingToyota has released a closely cropped teaser photo of the NS4, a plug-in hybrid concept car set to make its debut at the Detroit auto show in January. Aside from releasing the image and revealing its name, Toyota hasn’t divulged much information. . .
Found : on 27/12/11.
Toyota Launches Aqua Hybrid in Japan
By Jeff Cobb Announced yesterday by Toyota Motor Corporation, the home-market version of the Prius C ? called the ?Aqua? ? was launched as a frugal and evolved member of the growing Prius line. Citing ?17 years of Toyota expertise and technology in the development of mass-produced hy. . .
Found : on 28/12/11.
Toyota Announces Pricing, Updates for 2012 Prius
Toyota has announced updates to its best-selling Prius line for next year, including a moderate uptick in price. The 2012 Prius will have subtly restyled tail lamps, wheel covers and front fascia, as well as standard LED daytime running lights with an on/off switch. On the inside, the car w. . .
Found : on 24/12/11.
Toyota Raises Prius Liftback Prices
By Jeff Cobb This week Toyota announced incremental price increases for the Prius Liftback ranging from 2 percent to 4.3 percent. Formerly known as the ?regular Prius,? the car which is now the progenitor of a growing sub brand for the Japanese automaker will start at $24,000 for the. . .
Found : on 20/12/11.
Toyota Begins Gen 3 Prius Production in China
By Bertel Schmitt Today, Toyota started Chinese production of its third gen Prius hybrid. The car is being assembled at Toyota?s joint venture plant with FAW in frigid Changchun in China?s northern Jilin Province. Sales of the vehicle will begin in early 2012. Production of the secon. . .
Found : on 19/12/11.
Toyota Prius C
Toyota Prius CThe Alterna-Corolla: Global Hybrid Could Become Most Important PriusToyota rushed a cut-rate version of its current Prius into development when Honda announced a sub-$20,000 price for the Insight a couple years ago, but the loss-leader never came to production. Turns out the increme. . .
Found : on 15/12/11.
Would The Prius Get Better Gas Mileage If It Weighed Less? Part 2
I read your answer concerning "Would The Prius Get Better Gas Mileage If It Weighed Less?". It was very interesting and I agree with your discussion but I'd like you to go a step further.