The Toyota Prius 2010 model was officially unveiled at the NAIS Detroit Auto Show this morning, though pictures of the car had been leaked a couple of months ago and confirmed by Toyota.
Along with a new design, which is much closer to the popular Corolla model, the Prius sees some other improvements as well. The greatest of those is an efficiency boost: up to 53mpg, by all reports. No EPA numbe
Honda has unveiled the 2010 Insight Hybrid, a new hybrid-electric car meant to take on Toyota's Prius as the top hybrid car on the market. It has three things going for it: price, innovation, and price.
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If you have a compact car that you wish was a hybrid-electric like the Prius, but don't have the money to shell out for a new hybrid, Ulrik Poulsen has a solution for you. He calls it the Poulsen Hybrid car conversion kit. Mighty creative for a Dutchman.
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A video of the all new 2010 Toyota Prius has been released onto the intertubes featuring the Blue Man Group checking the vehicle out. Id have to say that the 2010 Toyota Prius definitely looks much better then the old ones, but it still has a long way to go before I buy one, am I right?> Read Full Post
You probably know that we’ve been selling our Prius hybrid here in the U.S. since 2001. So let’s do the mileage math: At an average of 15,000 miles per year for seven years, that suggests that these 2001 Priuses could have a bit more than 100,000 miles on them. Some of them probably have many fewer miles. But some of them undoubtedly have seen many more miles scroll past their odometers.Which
If you happen to be the owner of a Toyota Prius, or any other battery-packed hybrid car, you can use it as a surprisingly effective emergency generator.
After a storm knocked out power in his neighborhood, John Sweeney did some characteristic things to keep warm in the chilly Massachusetts winter weather. His family bundled up, [...]
2009 Toyota Prius CarsMSRP:$22,000 - 24,270The displacement of the inline-4 will grow from 1.5 liters to 1.8, which will result in more power and torque.4-door hatchback that teams a 4-cylinder engine with a battery-powered electric motor for 110 hp.
2009 Toyota Prius is expected to debut at the January, 2009 Detroit Auto Show. It won’t be a plug-in version just yet - the first plug-in Prius is anticipated in the 2010 model year. Accordingly, the '09 version will continue to use nickel metal hydride (NiMh) batteries.
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The inside word from Japan is that the '09 version of the landmark hybrid will deliver both better fuel
In the midst of this very heavy time around here, a picture is worth a thousand words.
That’s GM’s CEO Rick Wagoner driving the Volt experimental prototype mule car on the right making sure to stay one step a head of the competition!
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Appearing to be coming out of a science-fiction film, the AutoLabo Prius is in fact an actual production aero kit. It is enhanced for boosting aerodynamics says AutoLabo, hence making it fuel cost-effective more than the regular Prius. Eco-tuned would be a better name for it.
Today I received an alarming pop-up message (pictured below) from a program on my computer. I had to read the message a few times as I thought it was so ridiculous that it must be a joke.
Aparently Word Web feels that they need to take some sort of social stance by charging fees for the [...]
Toyota Prius installation of rear hitch and rear bike rack. Have you been thinking about getting a Toyota Prius but have wondered how will I be able to carry my bike around? There is an answer!Read More... [Source: Automotive Articles from EzineArticles.com - Posted by FreeAutoBlogger]
This week's photo from the Prius Team was posted today at POG (the Prius Owners Group). In addition to providing the image said; "For those of you who always thought the Prius was cool, we guarantee the new one will be even cooler." Source: the Prius Owners Group
Two commercials of the upcoming Toyota Prius were posted by BossDowner and you can view them in YouTube (see links below).YouTube - BossDowner's 2010 Prius Commercial - PriusChat.comYouTube - BossDowner's 2010 Prius Commercial #2 - PriusChat.comSource: PriusChat
New Toyota PRIUS Is this what the new Toyota Prius will look like? Accoridng to a Toyota forum, where this and other photos of this familiar-looking hatch appeared, the car here before you is the production version of the next generation Prius, scheduled for an official debut in January 2009. If true indeed, then, at least stylistically, the upcoming iteration of Toyota's foremost hybrid falls sho
A prática de revelar um novo veículo "aos pedaços" já é bastante difundida entre os departamentos de marketing e comunicação dos fabricantes. Foi assim inclusive no Brasil, com o lançamento de modelos como o Chevrolet Prisma e a última versão do Volkswagen Golf. Mesmo a General Motors apresentou o conceito GPiX, mostrado no Salão de São Paulo, primeiro com um teaser – e só depois o
The most popular hybrid in America is the Toyota Prius, and with sales increasing a reported 60% in 2007, it is likely to stay that way. However, it is not the only hybrid on the market. If you are in looking to buy a hybrid there are many different models from a variety of manufacturers available. Before you jump into the the world of hybrids, lets take a look at the newest edition of America’s
Toyota is developing a range of Priuses that will include a small pickup based on the 2008 A-BAT concept and a sporty, 2+2 coupe to compete with Honda's upcoming CRZ hybrid coupe. The Prius coupe will have a lower roofline than that of the all-new 2010 Prius hatchback sedan launching this year and will share its powertrain.The 2010 Prius sedan's battery technology is carried over from the 2004-200
Toyota 1/X Concept: A Baby Prius• Looks like: A goth little brother of the Prius • Defining characteristics: Lots of glass to let the sunshine in • Ridiculous features: Talk about a concept — they didn’t even finish half of it • Chance of being mass-produced: If this mini-Prius with twice the mileage hits the streets, it could be a huge seller The Toyota 1/X concept is pronounced “o
Toyota Motor Corp. issued a statement which said that the previously published on the Toyota fans site photos are in fact the 2010 Toyota Prius.Hybrid System will remain virtually unchanged, 1.5-liter engine is replaced by a more robust 1.6 liter. Fuel consumption will be even lower than that of current models (4.9 l/100 km in the city, 5,22 l/100 km highway).
With the Honda Insight and Chevrolet Volt arriving in the not too distant future, the third-generation 2010 Toyota Prius is charged with protecting its domination in the hybrid/green vehicle segment.Toyota has retained the aerodynamically efficient body shape, but the 2010 Prius -- at least, from the front end -- sports a different appeal from the 2009 model.In place of the snooty eyelashes that c
Aquí, les dejo las fotos del nuevo Toyota Prius tomadas de PriusChat.com. En las fotos de abajo tenemos la comparación del actual y del nuevo Prius. Las partes enumeradas son los cambios del nuevo modelo.
Algumas supostas imagens da nova geração do híbrido Toyota Prius vazaram na rede, mas ninguém sabia se era verdade. Pois bem, a montadora confirmou que as fotos são verdadeiras e que o carro será...
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Three images of the new Toyota Prius have leaked onto the internet ahead of the petrol-electric hybrid’s launch next year.The pictures show that Toyota has stuck closely to the current Prius’s proportions, but that the new car has been given a sleeker, more aggressive look.We already know that the new car is going to be bigger than the outgoing model, with Toyota insiders saying it will be abo
2010 Toyota Prius Officially, the third generation Prius that will compete head on with Honda's all-new Insight Hybrid (see our xtra large gallery here and the video here) scheduled to be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2009, with worldwide sales following shortly after. Sources within Toyota have stated that the new hybrid model will be slightly larger in dimensions than the current
Toyota Motor may create a separate brand for its Prius hybrid car and could add both larger and smaller Prius models to the lineup, the head of Toyota’s American sales division said Thursday.
James E. Lentz III, president of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., said he had proposed the idea to senior company executives in Japan. Lentz [...]
Toyota Prius Heading to Rental CounterRental car companies normally don’t care how efficient the cars they rent are, nor do most customers. Even if you’re renting a car for a week, you can probably live with the gasoline costs. That’s not stopping both Hertz and Avis from adding hybrid Toyota Prius models to their fleets.Hertz will add 3,400 Priuses worldwide by 2008, the company says, at a
The Honda Insight, the automaker's long-awaited challenger to the Toyota Prius hybrid, will get the same fuel economy as the larger Civic Hybrid but will cost less. The Insight's price: around $19,000.The Insight also will sport a 1.3-liter, four-cylinder engine and lightweight aluminum wheels, although it will drop the aluminum body panels used in the Insight's earlier two-seat incarnation.Presid
Latest News from the on-going 2008 Paris Auto Show, that Lexus will sell a hybrid car based on the new Toyota Prius in Europe.A new, larger dedicated hybrid model planned by Toyota's luxury brand will not come to Europe.Karl Schlicht, Lexus Europe's president, said the larger hybrid's CO2 emissions would be too high for European buyers.European sales of the Prius-based hybrid will start in 2010, a
The Toyota Prius continues into 2009 as the best-selling gas-electric hybrid vehicle in the United States and the world. Prius also outsells some conventional midsize cars; such is the model’s popularity that it has essentially become a synonym and a symbol for hybrid vehicles.As other carmakers begin to introduce hybrid vehicles, the Toyota Prius is in its third generation and 11th year of prod
The Toyota Prius continues into 2009 as the best-selling gas-electric hybrid vehicle in the United States and the world. Prius also outsells some conventional midsize cars; such is the model’s popularity that it has essentially become a synonym and a symbol for hybrid vehicles.
As other carmakers begin to introduce hybrid vehicles, the Toyota Prius is [...]
Got a 2005 Prius about 3 years ago. Loved it.Two months ago while sitting at the end of a line of cars stopped at a red light in a residential neighborhood, my wife got rear-ended by kid going at highway speeds.Note.. "Loved it"Settling on a total loss of a Prius was nearly impossible. Our insurance refused to believe that the value of a 3-4 year old car could possibly appreciate rather than depre
The Toyota Prius is the flagship when it comes to hybrid vehicles. Its a symbol for eco-friendly living and incorporates cutting edge engine technology that is still unrivaled. Honda is looking to change all that.
Toyota first introduced their Prius way back in 1997 in Japan. Although it was small, it was still a four door vehicle suitable for four adults. Honda entered the hybrid market shortly
With multiple mentions at this week’s Democratic presidential convention, public awareness of plug-in hybrid vehicles can only continue to grow. So Toyota’s announcement that it will speed up a previously announced program to offer limited numbers of Prius hybrids that can use grid electricity to recharge a larger battery pack is significant.Toyota president Katsuaki Watanabe told reporters in
O presidente da Toyota, Katsuaki Watanabe declarou que a empresa antecipará os testes da versão recarregável na tomada do Prius.Além de desenvolver um modelo exclusivamente movido a eletricidade que chegaria ao mercado no início de 2010. O Prius recarregável começaria a rodar experimentalmente no final de 2009.Fonte: Automotive BusinessEncontre os melhores preços de: Honda Civic, Honda Ac
Toyota could create an entire family Prius As part to multiply 3 by sales of its hybrids in the U.S., Toyota could add at least two new Toyota Prius to its catalogue, a relative and a subcompacto, that even this could be accompanied by a crossover. The company estimated that by early next decade the United States grabbing more than half a million hybrid vehicles it intends to sell annually, so you
The price of gas and petrol steady climbing the country, drivers are looking forward to the next wave of cars that will look great, serve their needs, and save their money at the pump. At auto shows around the world this past year, more and more cars manufacturer were showing concept cars that were green, ones that used little to no gas. Toyota Prius is an example of a hybrid car which are
Have you tried going into a Toyota dealership to buy a new or used Toyota Prius over the last 12 to 18 months? If you said yes, then you know you can't really...
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Hybrids are hot and Honda is anxious to get in on the action that Toyota's been unable to fully quench with its Prius hybrid sedan. We expect to see the production version of Honda's new hybrid, which will apparently not be called the Insight, to debut in October at the Paris Motor Show. Fortunately, Honda won't make us wait too long to buy its new hybrid, as the five-door hatchback is rumored to
Two hybrid car fight on price!!Honda's new Toyota Prius fighter, an unnamed compact five-door hatchback, will be priced below the current Honda Civic hybrid, said a top Honda executive on Wednesday.Richard Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor, told an industry seminar here that the Honda hybrid will be launched in spring 2009, priced lower than the $22,600 Honda Civic hybrid,
Because its lithium ion battery technology is not yet ready for serial production, Toyota Division is moving ahead with hybrid vehicle programs with improved nickel-metal hydride battery packs.Vehicles such as the Sienna minivan and new Venza crossover are next on the list to get hybrid installations, although Toyota has clearly stated it is emphasizing Prius as its go-to hybrid vehicle. The recen
Toyota Motor Corp plans to introduce its hybrid sedan Prius in India as an answer to soaring fuel prices and growing concerns over emissions, a top official at its Indian joint venture said.The 2008 version of Prius has been adjudged the most fuel-efficient midsize car in the US. Sold in over 40 countries across regions, the hybrid variant has also been rated as the third least carbon dioxide emit
1. 2008 Toyota Prius (181,221 sales)Base Price: $22,160City: 48 mpgHighway: 45 mpgCombined: 46 mpgCar buyers usually avoid the final model year of a vehicle before a redesign as if the car’s interior reeked of cat urine, but the fact that an all-new Prius arrives in 2009 (as a 2010) hasn’t prevented Toyota from selling nearly three times as many Priuses this year as the next-bestselling hybrid
Lexus will launch a small Prius-based hybrid hatch at next January’s Detroit motorshow, Autocar has learnt from sources in Japan.The new model is known internally as SAI but will be renamed before it goes on sale and will be based on the next generation Prius, also being shown for the first time in Detroit. The Lexus though will be a plusher, more comfort orientated model with unique and sleeker
Shown here are the latest spy photos the 2010 Toyota Prius, sporting what looks to be a significantly redesigned front end. Both longer and wider than its predecessor, the new Toyota Prius is playing host to rumors that have everything from a station wagon to convertible variant in the works. While we're not sure about either of those predictions (especially with Toyota's hybrid lineup scheduled t
Jiji Press reported that Toyota Motor Corp. is considering raising prices in Japan of its Prius gasoline-electric hybrid car and luxury models, company officials said.The Japanese auto industry leader is expected to raise prices by one to 3 pct on average due to soaring costs of raw materials such as steel, informed sources said.The company is likely to make a final decision as early as August and
The company is going to increase the production of Toyota cars Toyota Prius, equipped with a hybrid power plant. This will happen next year when a new generation will bestseller.
This year, with Toyota conveyors get around 280 000 hybrid hatchbeks, most of which will be assembled at the plant Tsutsumi (city Toeda). In 2009, is [...]
If the Prius went mainstream when Toyota bumped production to 280,000 worldwide units per year in 2007, the fuel efficient hybrid is now primed to kick project green to the next level. When Toyota begins producing the next gen Prius, it'll do so with more factory space than ever dedicated to the universal symbol for fuel efficiency, making it possible to produce 480,000 vehicles per year. The Japa
To crush myths and rumours about the Prius’ lacklustre battery life and overall performance, Toyota’s marketing arm has shed light on a brilliant story about the rising number of Prius Taxis getting around. (...)
So I am sure many of my blog readers are wondering:
Just what would happen if I left my Prius running all night? Would it kill my battery? Would my cart just auto shut off at some point? Would it explode? Would it make annoying noises and embarrass me in front of my neighbors?
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Photocredit:labadieauto Good news! As of Thursday, we have Green Building Codes in California -- on a voluntary basis till 2010, when they become mandatory. The two step-process to mandatory green building codes probably looks like a politically necessity today. Many...
AutoWeek has a number of pictures of what they are describing as a new Honda hybrid vehicle, which is shaped much like the Toyota Prius. This has caused some to speculate that its the third generation Prius, but I don't agree since this vehicle does not appear to be larger than the current Prius, which is to grow a bit in length and width compared to the current version.Some on AutoWeek are alread
Criada pela BBDO de San José, Costa Rica, com direção de criação de Tito Araya e direção de arte de Sandro Rojas, essa campanha foi veiculada em junho de 2008 para a versão híbrida do Prius da Toyota.
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Toyota Motor Corp plans to install solar panels on its next-generation Prius hybrid cars, becoming the first major automaker to use solar power for a vehicle, the Nikkei business daily reported on Monday.The paper said Toyota would equip solar panels on the roof of the high-end version of the Prius when it redesigns the gasoline-electric hybrid car early next year, and the power generated by the s
Toyota's got some changes and rearranges underway with its North American facilities to better serve the demands of the market. The biggest news is that Prius production will be coming Stateside, which will help unkink the supply pipeline, if not also lower costs. A new facility in Blue Springs, Mississippi is being readied for the battery-pack-mobile, though the location was initially meant to t
In order to meet customer demands, Toyota has recently altered production and will start building the Prius in the U.S. In late 2010, the model will begin production at a plant currently under construction in Blue Springs, Mississippi. The manufacturer...
Consumer demand is driving the automobile industry and Toyota is taking it upon themselves to meet that demand. Of course the Japanese automobile manufacturers have been producing what this country needs now and that is fuel efficient cars. The domestic automakers were busy building those behemoth SUVs Toyota was looking towards the future.
As [...]
The Toyota Prius has sold more than all other hybrids combined—and for good reason. Since the debut of the second generation Prius in 2003 (as a 2004 model), the midsize hatchback sedan has racked up award after award. Years later, the Prius continues to be a red-hot seller.The Prius inspires a cult-like devotion from its drivers. Satisfaction rates, consistently at 98 percent, are unparalleled.
In the continuing saga of automakers revising their product line as fuel-efficient cars and hybrids loom in popularity over gas-guzzling trucks, Toyota admits its own chinks with a plan to revamp what it builds where. The big news: it will start building the Prius in the U.S. in late 2010 at its new plant under construction in Blue Springs, Mississippi. Currently all Prius production is in Japa
Toyota Motors announced plans Thursday to begin manufacturing its popular Prius hybrid model in the U.S. and to cut its production of its Tundra pickup truck. As demand for its fuel-efficient vehicles continue to increase, Toyota is merely reacting to market pressures.
Toyota is currently in the process of building a new vehicle construction plant in Blue Springs, Mississippi. This plant was originally designed for the manufacture of their Highlander SUV line. However, increasing oil prices and decreasing SUV sales have convinced Toyota to use the plant for their Prius hybrid instead. Currently, the only other Toyota hybrid manufactured in the U.S. is the Camry
Toyota to Build Prius in the US 2010 - Toyota is responding to changes in consumer demand and improving the production efficiency and stability of its North American operations by adjusting production mix at three plants. The changes include the addition of the Prius hybrid sedan to its North American lineup.
In uncertain times, the multitudes need a hero. In a year when the spot price of light, sweet crude is an hourly news event, the Toyota Prius seems a likely candidate. A new Prius hybrid arrives in 2009 to fight the forces of OPEC and the evil oil empire. If the price of gasoline hits $5 at the pump, buyers are sure to give it a very big Howdy Doody welcome.
Toyota, a ship so buttoned down it make
Everyone talks about the Prius, everyone wants a Prius and everyone apparently knows someone who owns one.
At least that’s what the media will tell you.
Japan got a nice jump start (big shocker) on us selling the Prius back in 1997 while we were still busy mucking up the environment. The rest of the world jumped [...]
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Toyota plans to install solar panels on the roof of the next generation
of Prius hybrid cars, according to a report in Monday’s edition of the Nikkei newspaper.
The panels, which are...
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Ever since the Volt concept was first introduced in January 2007 a lot of people have voiced the opinion that solar panels on the roof would be a good idea. Those who understand the current costs of solar panels and their energy output usually determine that the amount of energy which could be contributed to [...]
Overview of Toyota Hybrid CarsThe Toyota Prius was the first hybrid to be prepared for mass marketing in 1997, and so when looking at hybrid cars, it's always a good idea to look at those who did it first. Granted, while ever single manufacturer is trying to add a hybrid to their line-up, you'll want to do the actual research yourself. While thinking about getting a Toyota, here is something to th
Performance vs economics?The Prius is the darling of auto-buyers at the moment for its hybrid technology and huge miles per gallon return.But the BMW M3 is made for performance. How do these two cars perform when going on the Top Gear test track?The only issue is that this is a very one sided test.The BMW was drafting the Pruis through the test track drive.The performance driving aspect yields les
With gas prices hitting the roof, threatening to hit P60 per liter, along with it the skyrocketing prices of basic goods, Congressman Ronald Singson, Ilocos Sur’s first district representative, formulates a bill aiming to lessen the sting of escalating gas prices.House Bill No. 2084 seeks to grant tax incentives to importers and manufacturers of hybrid cars in the Philippines. These cars that op
Toyota showcased a prototype plug-in Prius hybrid at Legislative Plaza on today, June 16, during a field hearing on electric drive vehicles entitled for by the Congressional TVA Caucus.According to news, the prototype Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) enhances the high fuel economy and ultra-low emissions of the well-liked Toyota Prius production hybrid model with a developed Nickel-Metal-Hyd
The prototype Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) enhances the high fuel economy and ultra-low emissions of the popular Toyota Prius production hybrid model with an expanded Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery pack that can be charged by plugging into a standard household electrical outlet.Read more...
Plug-in hybrid Toyota Prius + solar panel attached to the roof + a bigger battery in the trunk - rhetoric = a versatile car that gets 100 mpg.I doubt that anyone who criticizes a Toyota Prius drives a 1994 Geo Metro XFi. The arguments against the Toyota Prius have always been dubious and sometimes bluntly wrong (like the study that claimed the Hummer does less environmental damage than the Toyota
All you Toyota Prius owners might have this to look forward to.Dear Tom and Ray: I was driving home in my beloved 2003 Toyota Prius recently. I turned right a few blocks from my house, and the wheel froze in the turned position. I had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting a parked truck. After a few minutes of freaking out, I realized that with all my might, I could force the wheels straight enou
The Toyota PriusOne of the main goals of the Toyota Prius is to improve emissions in urban driving. To accomplish this, Toyota has designed a parallel hybrid powertrain, called the Toyota Hybrid System (THS), that adds some of the benefits of a series hybrid. Unlike Honda, Toyota has focused primarily on the powertrain to achieve its emissions and mileage goals. The Prius weighs 2,765 pounds (1,25
The Toyota Prius has sold more than all other hybrids combined—and for good reason. Since the debut of the second generation Prius in 2003 (as a 2004 model), the midsize hatchback sedan has racked up award after award. Years later, the Prius continues to be a red-hot seller.The Prius inspires a cult-like devotion from its drivers. Satisfaction rates, consistently at 98 percent, are unparalleled.
Driving the PriusWhen you accelerate, initially the electric motor and batteries provide all of the power. The ring gear of the power split device is connected to the electric motor, so it starts to spin with the motor. The planet carrier, which is connected to the engine, is stationary because the engine is not running. Since the ring gear is spinning, the planets have to spin, which causes the s
The second-generation Toyota Prius became an instant hit when it was introduced to the U.S. market in 2003. The vehicle continues to dominate the hybrid market, making up more than half of all hybrid sales. The quintessential hybrid is past due for a redesign and technology upgrade. The first hints about the third-generation Prius are starting to emerge. After speaking with a “well-placed Toyota
With gas prices at record levels, many are looking for ways to conserve. That’s why WDSU compared the gas mileage of two hybrid automobiles
The day started with a trip to Enterprise Rent-A-Car. After a quick conversation with the clerk, station personnel picked up two hybrid vehicles. Anchor Rachel Wulff drove a Toyota Prius and producer Stephanie Moffet drove a Ford Escape SUV.
The car was
Chevy Volt Concept - Has The Toyota Prius Met its Match?For a while, it seemed like the Japanese, and especially Toyota, had a monopoly on the green car crown. But it appears that the General is intent on taking it away in the not-too-distant future. Take a look at the Chevy Volt hybrid concept. The vehicle is theoretically capable of 150 miles per gallon. Impossible you say? Well, with concept ca
Toyota announced yesterday that sales of the world’s first mass produced gas/electric hybrid car has reached one million sales worldwide.The Toyota Prius brand is sold in 40 countries worldwide with actual sales of 1,028,000 as of April 30th of this year.Most of the sales come from Japan and North America however Toyota is actively moving into emerging markets all over the world. Plus with gas p
The demand for hybrid cars are increasing worldwide and with the Toyota Prius gasoline/hybrid car hitting sales of over I million worldwide this surely has to ease global warming. The Toyota Prius Hybrid is definitely a winner and we can see sales keep on going, Toyota have said the figure of Prius sales so far is 1,028,000 last month when their sales rocked 67 percent amid record gas prices and t
Prius: As Obnoxious as a Hummer? a dyed-in-the-wool enthusiast, I find superficial excess repulsive in whatever form it takes. Yes, I think heavy-duty trucks and SUVs are a garish display of vehicular excess unless they’re towing, hauling, or otherwise justifying their gluttonous existence. But it wasn’t until the second-generation Toyota Prius became the darling of the Hollywood left and the
The 42PFL5603D is the new energy-efficiency champ.(Credit: Philips) It's official: The Philips 42PFL5603D consumes less power than any HDTV we've tested, regardless of screen size. The so-called Eco TV earned our nod for Best in Show at CES by hugging trees harder than any flat-panel HDTV yet. We based that decision partly on a Watts Up!
The demand for hybrid cars are increasing worldwide and with the Toyota Prius gasoline/hybrid car hitting sales of over I million worldwide this surely has to ease global warming. The Toyota Prius Hybrid is definitely a winner and we can see sales keep on going, Toyota have said the figure of Prius sales so far [...]
No one can make the case that the Toyota (TM) Prius is just a car for tree-hugging environmentalists. The vehicle has now sold one million units worldwide. The...
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The third-generation Toyota Prius hybrid is getting the finishing touches before its debut at the Detroit motor show next January. It will go on sale in the UK late next year.Sources say that the new hybrid will be larger than today’s car but still be recognisable as a Toyota Prius. Crucially, though, it will be greener and better to drive than today’s globally successful model. The hatchback will be about 10cm longer and 3cm wider than today’s car and, to cope with the bigger size, the engine will move up from 1.5 to 1.8 litres. Power should increase to 100bhp.Toyota says it can achieve this higher output while still improving economy and lowering emissions. Sources in Japan claim that Toyota is aiming for a 12 per cent improvement in fuel consumption, leading to a combined economy
Toyota has announced that they are to increase the price of their ever popular Prius by $400 as well as some of their other vehicles; this is so that the Japanese automaker can prop up their profits. This seems a stupid idea, ok I agree that if they need to increase profits increase the price [...]
Newport Convertible Engineering have put together a bespoke Toyota Prius Convertible for an unnamed client. The prius is one of the best known hybrid cars on the market bringing in excellent fuel economy for a car of it's size. Perhaps the owner was looking for a guilt free open top cruiser without the wait for any of the electric offerings currently in the pipeline.The California firm have been producing convertible versions of fixed roof cars for over 25 yearsIt's interesting that none of the mass manufacturers have yet to realise that people may want a car that is both kind to the environment AND fun. Perhaps this convertible will give some inspiration.
Toyota plans to go full-bore with third-generation Prius, bigger, faster and more fuel efficient.When someone tosses around the word "hybrid", one vehicle typically first comes to mind: the Toyota Prius. The first generation model was introduced in ‘00 as a '01 model while the second generation model came out in '03 as an '04 model.The original Prius got Americans talking about hybrid vehicles, but it was the second generation model that really set things in motion for Toyota and its aim to equip the bulk of its lineup with hybrid technology.The second generation Prius -- classified as a mid-size sedan -- manages to achieve EPA ratings of 48 MPG/45 MPG city/highway thanks to its 1.5-liter gasoline engine and its hybrid-electric system.Toyota is looking to boost the appeal and size of the
Rumors have been circulating for some time that the Prius, the best-selling hybrid vehicles from Toyota, to become a brand in itself. Toyota envisions the Prius marquee to encompass a whole lineup of hybrid vehicles. They will use a distinctive styling that will make these vehicles stand out from the rest by “yelling” loudly about [...]
TOKYO - Toyota says it got no Japanese government money to develop the Prius gas-electric hybrid vehicle. Chrysler says it did — or at least got a lot of support.
Japanese government officials said Thursday that Toyota Motor Corp. received support only in government rebates for Prius buyers, but zero funding for developing the popular model.
The trans-Pacific controversy started with a March 24 Business Week report that quoted Jim Press, vice chairman and president of Chrysler LLC and a former board member at Toyota, as saying, “The Japanese government paid for 100 percent of the development of the battery and hybrid system that went into the Toyota Prius.”
Toyota denied the report - and the Japanese government backs Toyota’s account.
Sosuke Tanaka, an official at t
