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
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
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 [...]
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. (...)
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
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 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.
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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
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 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.
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
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 [...]
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.
Could use a redesign
2009 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid - First Drive - Tokyo Motor Show - Popular Mechanics — Supposedly will get 80 MPG CITY!! We’ll see. At least it plugs into the wall which means you can visit friends and casually use their power to fill your car. Until they catch on, that is. [...]
With the price of oil and gasoline hitting record highs, it's time to wake up and face the crude truth on how you can save money on energy costs.As commodity traders push oil prices ever higher as the dollar recedes, there's little, if any, relief in sight at the fuel pump or from soaring utility bills.Yet the deer-in-the-headlights attitude that most investors, vehicle owners and homeowners adopt is misguided. There are quite a few actions you can take to beat the escalating cost of energy.The most-common response to high gasoline prices is to go out and purchase a high-mileage vehicle. This reaction certainly hasn't hurt the sales of companies such as Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., which offer several fuel-stingy cars, trucks and vans.If you have a long commute or simply drive a
Seeking for the most fuel-efficient vehicle as the high cost of gas price? you're in luck to find here that we had found the best sedan by Edmunds, rating by the using the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) miles-per-gallon ratings for city and highway travel. That's the Toyota Prius.Also, Edmunds gives the rankings of the top 10 most fuel-efficient sedans of 2008 in the US. market. They utilized the EPA's combined fuel economy formula: 55 percent of city mpg rating plus 45 percent of highway mpg rating. The rating for each vehicle below is expressed in mpg as a city/highway ratio. All ratings apply to base models equipped with a manual transmission, except where indicated otherwise with an asterisk. Toyota Prius — 48/45*On the market since 2001, the noble Prius has come to be defin
A Toyota Prius hybrid compact car is exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari, east of Tokyo, in this Oct. 19, 2005, file photo. Toyota Motor Corp. on Wednesday April 2, 2008, denied it had received any funding from the Japanese government to develop its hit Prius gas-electric hybrid car. Japan's top automaker rejected 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." (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, FILE)read the press rilis : here
Green Car: Toyota Prius The fuel – stingy, gas/ electric Prius hybrid provides reasonable performance in addition to excellent fuel economy. Its 44 mpg overall is the best measured in any five passenger vehicle. The interior is roomy enough to make it a viable alternative to a family sedan. A good alternative is the 37 mpg Honda Civic Hybrid.
"The 8 most fuel-efficient cars" overview: As the fuel prices going through the roof, these fuel-efficient cars will squeeze the most miles out of your fuel cost dollars.The #2 fuel-efficient car: Toyota PriusOverall mpg: 46Est. annual fuel cost: $1019Lowest base price: $21,100The Toyota Prius has gone from a cult favorite to a real mass-market hit for Toyota. Although usually thought of as a small car, the it qualifies as a mid-sized sedan based on its copious interior space.Toyota has sold more Priuses 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, it continues to be a red-hot seller.
What’s new, trim levels, optional equipment, and safety info for the 2008 Toyota Prius.
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Toyota wasn’t the first to bring a hybrid car to the U.S. market, but it’s been by far the most successful, prompting hybrid competition from just about every major carmaker, some of them using Toyota’s own system under license. The Prius continues [...]
What’s new, trim levels, optional equipment, and safety info for the 2008 Toyota Prius.
Introduction
Toyota wasn’t the first to bring a hybrid car to the U.S. market, but it’s been by far the most successful, prompting hybrid competition from just about every major carmaker, some of them using Toyota’s own system under license. The Prius continues [...]
Chernobyl is leaking radiation, the Forever Landfill will put your trash to rest for an eternity and a new reason to drive a Toyota Prius.Remember the radiation leak of the century? That's right, Chernobyl is a mess again and plans are in the works to encapsulate that puppy away from mankind for eternity. You can also have your trash put to rest with the comfort of knowing it has a good home and discover a new reason to make a Toyota Prius your ride.
Ever since Toyota introduced its new hybrid car the Prius has been a subject of various debates. Its actual fuel economy was largely questioned. There has been rumors about its batteries not being environment friendly. Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear made a really harsh review of it that you can see below.
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Somebody with two much time on their hands has modified at Toyota Prius into a limousine. The makers say that the same fuel efficiency of 50 mpg is retained. Supposedly it seats 10, but I bet it would not be that comfortable. I wonder if green celebrities in California will show up on the red carpet with this one… Wouldn’t be cool if you saw more of these instead of Hummer limousines?
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I didn't. Maybe once Al Gore III takes care of his legal troubles, he can be a spokesperson for Toyota. Their new motto can be: "Prius. Drive really fast and save a lot of gas." But it may be a while before he can tout the speed of the Prius since he got popped going really, really fast (100 mph!?!) and had pot and pills in his possession. That was really stupid. He has already been in trouble for driving around and having pot in the car back in his Harvard days. Things like that make you wonder about Harvard's admission requirements. I guess that pothead got really stoned and forgot that you shouldn't drive around with drugs in your car. And maybe like the rest of us, he didn't realize that a Prius could go that fast. A Prius can go 100 mph? Really? It baffles the mind.tags: Al Gore III Toyota Prius hybrid car speeding drugs
As automotiveblogger.net posted, he really likes to rent a car he ever being curious about when going on vacation or another need to.Now, there will another ever-popular Toyota Prius hybrid be added to the rental fleets by Hertz and Avis. Both say they’ll initially add 1,000 units, with more coming into their fleet later in the year.Hertz plans to offer the Prius hybrid for rent in Manhattan and select airport locations around the country, and Avis is sticking to the west coast.All of this comes on the heels of a public relations initiative (pdf) from Enterprise Rent-A-Car last week touting its “unparalleled fleet of fuel-efficient vehicles ”.Enterprise claims that 47% of its fleet - almost 334,000 vehicles - average at least 28 miles per gallon and that 28% of its fleet - almost 200,000 vehicles - average 32 miles per gallon.Recent Posts:+ Can Hummer go green?+ Toyota Team SARD Returning to Tokachi With Supra HV-R Hybrid Racer+ 2008 Mazda6 Confirmed For Frankfurt Auto Show Debut
Toyota's hybrid technology combined with a carbon-offsetting programme is set to make Climatecars, London’s new eco-friendly taxi service, one of the greenest around. As its name indicates, Climatecars is taking a no-compromise stance on the environment. The company's operations are totally Carbon Neutral from the outset.FiveToyota Prius petrol-electric cars were delivered to Climatecars at the start of June, with three more due in July and further cars to be added in line with demand. The vehicles, a combination of T3 and T4 grade models, are finished in metallic grey and fitted with black leather seats.“We're aiming to serve the corporate market in central London who care about their carbon footprints, and by operating a superior service we're looking to grow quickly,” says Climatecars’ founder Nicko Williamson. The service was set to start in mid-June, following driver training on the new cars.For Nicko Williamson, a Bristol University history graduate, Climatecars is hi
You're visiting a hybrid cars website and reading a review of the Toyota Prius. Of course, you'd expect a ton of praise to get heaped on the Prius, the quintessential hybrid gas-electric car. But that won't help you make a decision about whether or not to buy a Prius. So we'll make short work of the praise and try to point out a few reasons why the Prius might not be the right car for you.Deserving of PraiseToyota has sold more Priuses 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, it 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. Prius owners are already looking 20 years ahead, when they can claim with great pride, "Yes. I drove one of the first Priuses."The Prius drives like a charm, humming along silently in all-elect
In tema di soluzioni energetiche la Toyota ha deciso di fare un esperimento piazzando sul tetto di una Prius un pannello solare costituito da celle fotovoltaiche monocristalline collegate in moduli da 200-300 Watt. L’energia ricavata dall’irraggiamento solare viene accumulata in una apposita batteria da 3 kW, in grado di garantire fino a 32 chilometri di mobilità elettrica ogni giorno. (more…)
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I have owned my Toyota Prius for a few years now. Its a 2004 Prius Black and sexy as hell. I still get a fair number of questions about it. They are either 'How does it work?' type of questions or 'Do you still like it' types.
First, I should mention that we are actually a multi Prius family. I put my Prius on order and two weeks later my girlfriend at the time (now wife) put one on order for herself. Little did we know that her parents had also ordered one. A few months later all three Prius were delivered and we were happy as clams. Me with my Black, Jen with her Red and Jens parents with their Silver.
The photos of black prius always have tinted windows like that. The car isn't that cool looking though without the tint. I didn't tint them, but secretly I want to. HOT.
To date none of us have had any trouble with the cars. They work exactly like they are supposed to. I have only done basic maintenance.&nbs
Japanese automaker Toyota had showcased their hybrid car Prius at the International Engineering Trade Fair in New Delhi. The company has now said that they are considering the possibility of launching Prius in the Indian market.However, the car would have to be imported to the Indian market which would practically double the cost of selling the car in the Indian market. A Toyoshima, managing director, Toyota Kirloskar has said in a statement that the company is studying the Indian market to introduce the hybrid vehicle. He added: “But at current levels of duty, it could cost anywhere between Rs 20-25 lakh.”The car sells for around Rs. 10 lakh in the US market where it is pretty popular due to its environment friendly status. The company is also considering asking the Indian government to relax duties on such hybrid cars to promote them in the Indian market.
The Toyota Prius gets high ratings for its protection of occupants in crash tests. It gets the highest rating, Good, in frontal offset and a Good for side impact when equipped with side-curtain air bags. Check out this video
Japanese automaker Toyota had showcased their hybrid car Prius at the International Engineering Trade Fair in New Delhi. The company has now said that they are considering the possibility of launching Prius in the Indian market.However, the car would have to be imported to the Indian market which would practically double the cost of selling the car in the Indian market. A Toyoshima, managing director, Toyota Kirloskar has said in a statement that the company is studying the Indian market to introduce the hybrid vehicle. He added: "But at current levels of duty, it could cost anywhere between Rs 20-25 lakh."The car sells for around Rs. 10 lakh in the US market where it is pretty popular due to its environment friendly status. The company is also considering asking the Indian government to relax duties on such hybrid cars to promote them in the Indian market.
The Wall Street Journal carries a rare interview with Honda CEO Takeo Fukui. Ever the cagey character, Fukui claims to be completely uninterested in the fact that his company just passed Chrysler for the number four slot in the U.S. sales race. "It doesn't really matter if you come in fourth or fifth or first. What's important for us is that our production is going at full capacity
Remember when we told you Toyota would be dropping $673m on new battery facilities? In addition to expanding next-gen Li-ion production (and next-next-gen development labs), ToMoCo also wants to increase its current-spec NiMH production capacity. And no wonder. Toyota can't keep the NiMH batteries in stock, limiting sales of its hybrid lineup. The AP reports via the San Jose Mercury that
