“asserted that Toyota was not planning to sell Prius vehicles in separate dealerships, like its Lexus models. Instead, a broader Prius lineup would be”

The bigger Prius logically leaves room in the lineup for a smaller model, maybe something the size of the Toyota Yaris . But the Prius on steriods is something of a mystery. Toyota is also said to be working on a crossover version of the Prius, although Mr.

The operation of Advanced Vehicle Research Centre, a small business retrofitting extra battery power to Toyota Prius cars in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been assessed by the Detroit Free Press on 9 October.

Several companies have begun converting Toyota Priuses and Ford Escape Hybrids to plug-in vehicles. Having watched this aftermarket industry develop, we have had our Prius Touring converted to a plug-in for evaluation, sacrificing a factory warranty for scienc...

Beth: The word “hybrid†has essentially become synonymous with “tree-hugger†and “granola,†and at least in the Prius’ case the title is earned.

“ota's marketing team has released the first image of the next-gen Prius, and it's not what you think. The shot shows what appears to be the welcome”

The Toyota Prius is an engineering marvel for its world-beating fuel economy, but driving enthusiasts don't exactly line up to buy them as track toys. Performance-wise, the Prius has always been just adequate.

Car insurance customers who would like to reduce their carbon footprint but think eco-friendly vehicles are unfashionable may want to check out the new Prius. Toyota has said the new model is both greener and sportier than its predecessor.

The next-generation Toyota Prius will retain the petrol hybrid concept – but as well as being cleaner than the current model, it’ll be a lot more sporty, says Toyota GM managing director Miguel Fonseca.

Something amazing is coming from Toyota for 2009. It’s a Prius, breaking the 100 mpg barrier. The next Prius is set to be an evolution. The hybrid will keep its 1.5 liter gas engine.

Honda president Takeo Fukui says the five-door Insight petrol-electric hybrid hatchback – introduced yesterday (October 2) at the Paris auto show - will challenge the success of rival Toyota.

Noting that the Prius' hybrid system let it run on electricity only during low speed driving, a few DIYers in the US have hacked their Prius cars to run longer and at higher speeds on electricity, keeping the batteries charged by plugging them in overnight and...

OK folks, now that the new Prius-fighter from Honda has officially seen the sheet dropped at the Paris Motor Show early this morning, it's time to ask the important question — which one will win.

One of the major sponsors of this year's Wired NextFest at Millennium Park in Chicago (alongside Xerox and Citi), Toyota had plenty to show off. A large portion of the show's rear floor was devoted to a fleet of concept vehicles focused on, like much of the au...

Everyone has seen the futuristic Toyota Prius as they have navigated the highways. It arrived on the scene in 2004 and was quick to gain supporters. Its popularity soared in Hollywood among those whose “green†lifestyle needed a matching car.

They are everyday citizens who are quietly working to improve waterways in and around your community. Perhaps you know a close friend, neighbor or family member who is active in the community and a 'river hero' in their own right.

“re’s been a lot of news on the hybrid car front lately, with big shows this past week at GM and Chrysler. But Toyota isn’t resting on its laurels.”

After a five-month wait, we finally got our Toyota Prius converted into a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. PHEVs are considered to be the next step beyond standard hybrids and perhaps an interim step on the way to pure electric vehicles.

The FINANCIAL -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced here on September 24 at its Sustainable Mobility Seminar that pricing for first- and second-generation NiMH Prius hybrid vehicle (HV) replacement batteries have been reduced by more than 10...

“h Toyota's history of extreme camouflage, this may be all we're able to see until the Prius makes its official debut at the North American International”

“s the Volkswagen Jetta TDI have a shot at dethroning the Toyota Prius as the undisputed mileage champion of the US? To get a preliminary answer to some”

Many engineers view hybrids as a transitional technology because it costs more to equip cars with dual powertrains. Toyota and Honda Motor Co., the leading sellers of hybrids, say they have lowered the cost of the technology and are now spreading it across inc...

Chrysler is turning green with jealousy at the Chevy Voltâs star status and now itâs taking a stand. 2010 seems to be the magic year for electric cars and Chrysler is rising to the water level, it just announced that one of its three new electric cars will d...

According to the Raleigh News & Observer newspaper in North Carolina, the Advanced Vehicle Research Center, a small Raleigh company, can outfit a Toyota Prius gasoline-hybrid car with a second battery pack that can plug into a wall outlet to recharge.

In preparation for the drive, Levandowski drove the route days earlier scanning the roads to be used by the Pribot for its actual journey. Using GPS to guide its way through the winding streets of San Francisco and using special lasers to maintain proper dista...

Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp. said plans announced last month by Honda Motor Co . for an inexpensive gasoline-electric vehicle aren't a threat because U.S. demand for Toyota's fuel-saving Prius hybrid exceeds supply.

The Eco Car War is heating up and Toyota is considering creating a Prius brand in an effort to open up a new front. This possible move would take advantage of the fact that, next to the word 'hybrid' itself, the Prius nameplate is most associated in this marke...

“on the way that would more closely compete with the new Honda Insight," a hybrid-only model Honda will sell in 2010 that undercuts the Prius on price.”

There could soon come a day when you waltz into a local Prius dealership to purchase your next hybrid car. As Toyota did with the Scion brand, the Japanese giant is still said to be considering making an entirely new brand just for hybrids out of its popular P...

The French owned vehicle rental company has announced that the green car-pioneering Toyota Prius is now available to rent from all of its London locations. The hybrid power vehicle is exempt from the London Congestion Charge and is ideal for residents or worke...