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Opinion: REPORT: Toyota U.S. president Lentz believes Prius could supplant Camry as brand's best seller
Wed, Nov 18 | from Autoblog
While we can see a future where the Prius overtakes the Camry for sales supremacy, we don't see it happening any time soon. Toyota's world renowned hybrid had its best-ever sales year in 2007, and 2009 numbers promise to fall about 40,000 units short of that bogey. Did we mention that the Camr...
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Prius Could Supplant Camry As Toyota's Top Seller
The prediction, however, is a long way off from reality, as so far in 2009 Prius sales aren’t even half of Camry sales, with the former registering 118,290 units sold, while the Camry sits as 294,493 units sold. Both the Camry and Prius had their best sales years ever in 2007, when the Prius so...
20 hours ago | from woodbinetoyota (WordPress)
REPORT: Toyota Prius wagon, SUV in the works
As we saw with the Hybrid X (above) unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2007, Toyota has been thinking about a Prius wagon for a while. Green Car Advisor speculates that the the Venza could be a good candidate for the production wagon, while any of Toyota's JDM wagons could also make the trans...
Mon, Nov 16 | from Autoblog
First Drive: 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid is technologically impressive... but to what end?
BMW's pitch on how great the X6 ActiveHybrid is goes like this: it's the world's most powerful hybrid vehicle, fuel consumption is reduced about 20 percent compared to a similar vehicle without a hybrid drivetrain, and no matter what speed you're going, the incredibly complicated powe...
Wed, Nov 11 | from Autoblog
Hyundai Developing Rival to Toyota Prius, Honda Insight
Hyundai Australia wants gasoline-engine version of LPG-powered hybrid to compete with Toyota and Honda hybrids.
Tue, Nov 3 | from EV World
Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Extended Review
Considering that Lexus is a name under the Toyota, the technology in the GS 450h is the same as is currently expected. The Hybrid Synergy Drive from Toyota is the technology, the acceleration is much easier to achieve. Since the drive can generate combines technology from 340 hp, the GS 450h...
Fri, Oct 16 | from alltoyotareviews (WordPress)
Peugeot's Diesel Hybrid Aims to Better the Atkinson Diet
At the Frankfurt car show, Peugeot is showing details of how its Diesel Hybrid will work. Several elements are intriguingly different from Toyota's Prius approach to hybrid technology
Thu, Sep 17 | from EV World
Opinion: Honda fast-tracking updates to improve Insight?
It looks like Honda may be responding quickly to early criticism of its new Insight hybrid. Recent reviews of the Insight have been particularly harsh, especially when compared to the new Prius. Despite Honda's claims that the Insight is not a direct competitor to the Prius, AutoCar claim...
Wed, Jul 22 | from Autoblog
35-MPG Lexus HS 250h Hybrid Will Cost $35,075
The 2010 Lexus HS 250h hybrid will start at $35,075 when it ships in about a month, Lexus announced. And that's with the best fuel economy of any luxury vehicle in the U.S., low emissions, a boatload of technology standard in the base model, and leather everywhere. There is no exact equivalent g...
Tue, Jul 21 | from Gearlog
2010 Toyota Prius Review In-Depth article
If you missed the article, you can find it here: http://www.greenhybrid.com/hybrid-ca...-the-drive.php Thanks! Hi guys, So here's a long form look at the new Prius. What are your thoughts? Thinking about getting one? If so, which trim looks best for you?...
Wed, Jun 17 | from GreenHybrid
Autoblog Podcast #124
Chris, Sam and Dan kick it again for Episode #124 of the Autoblog Podcast. This time, we touch on Toyota's competitive Prius price posturing, the Shanghai Motor Show, where Chinese automakers are finding their design footing, and Chrysler Financial's flap over executive compensation...
Wed, Apr 22 | from Autoblog
How To: Velma the PHEV has her first fillup after conversion!
None Author: aminorjourney Keywords: Plug in Prius PHEV Hack Maker DIY hypermiling fuel efficiency. Added: April 3, 2009
Fri, Apr 3 | from YouTube
Taking charge: Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid
Most plug-in hybrids are rated according to how many miles they can drive on electric power without using the gas engine. Some future models, such as the Chevrolet Volt and the Fisker Karma, can drive up to 40 miles (according to the manufacturers) without ever using the gas engine. Chrysle...
Wed, Oct 8 | from Consumer Reports
How To: Hack your Prius
I’ve been hearing about this, and Han n Mod just posted a down loadable PDF detailing how to hack your prius to get 100 MPG (at 35 MPH). Accomplished by activating a disabled connection to run in “full electric mode. ...
Mon, Jul 21 | from greensear.ch
Podcast: Mustang Milestone
A Mustang and Prius celebration. Talking tech: GM reveals two micro engines for Europe. The challenge: Students take up the task of creating a greener, more fuel-efficient SUV. At the wheel of the 2008 Jeep Liberty Ltd. and Wrangler
Mon, May 26 | from BusinessWeek
Podcast: Driving at Speed Part 2
We have just driven over 30 2008 cars up to 140 mph, and we still have our drivers. licenses. VW relocates and trims its staff and is moving to Les.s neighborhood. They are doing it in public at the next TechMash: converting a Prius to a Plug-in Hybrid Prius
Mon, Sep 10 | from BusinessWeek
Podcast: No NASCAR
One manufacturer has developed a car that is clean, cheap, and oh, by the way, gets 88 mpg. Will we be seeing it in a showroom soon? Stay tuned. No NASCAR for Staten Island and the New York City area. Could more models of the Toyota Prius be under development? How about a Prius pickup? GM is flippin...
Sun, Dec 10 | from BusinessWeek
More Toyota Prius News
Opinion: The Prius 45,000 seat facebook bus.
The group description is “Welcome to Harmony. Where what people want is also what nature needs. With an unsurpassed fuel economy rating, available solar technology, more power and fewer smog forming emissions, it’s no wonder Prius is the most loved hybrid in the world.” But is it the most lo...
Tue, Nov 17 | from thesafariproject (WordPress)
