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Toyota Prius recall in 2014 failed to fix problem, lawsuit says, may have cut mileage

Toyota Prius recall in 2014 failed to fix problem, lawsuit says, may have cut mileage

Early in 2014, Toyota filed a voluntary recall notice with the NHTSA to fix a defect in roughly 800,000 third-generation Prius Liftback hybrids sold in the U.S. from 2010 through 2014. The company said it would make unspecified changes to software that controlled the vehicle's inverter, which... read more

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1967 Pontiac Firebird meets 2014 Toyota Prius V [photo by Bill the Engineer, from EcoModder]

Prius V power plus Pontiac pony car equals...Firebird Hybrid!

What would be your ultimate Toyota Prius hybrid? Maybe a convertible version? One that brings fond memories of bygone performance to middle-aged friends and neighbors? An... read more March 7, 2016 by


 
2016 Toyota Prius V

Toyota Prius Family May Shrink As Low Gas Prices Dim Allure

During its tenure from 2010 through 2015, the outgoing third-generation Toyota Prius hybrid gradually spawned a "family" of models. The original Prius Liftback was joined a... read more February 2, 2016 by


 
2015 Toyota Prius V

Toyota Prius V Sales Incentive Soars In San Francisco, Other Hybrid Discounts Too

Over the past few months, the Toyota Prius range of hybrid cars has received significant discounts to keep sales up as the lineup ages and gas prices remain low. That's once... read more August 6, 2015 by


 
2012 Toyota Prius V

Recall: 2012-2014 Toyota Prius V Software Update To Cure Stalling

Toyota will recall 109,000 2012 through 2014 model-year Prius V hybrids to address a software issue that could cause the vehicles to slow or stall suddenly. The software... read more July 16, 2015 by


 
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage

Which 40-MPG Small Car Outsells Prius V And Ford C-Max Some Months?

When it comes to getting the highest fuel efficiency, there's something to be said about buying the smallest car possible, and driving it with care. That alone can yield... read more April 14, 2015 by


 
2015 Toyota Prius C

Toyota Prius Range Gets Bigger Discounts In CA, Prius C Especially

California car buyers love the Toyota Prius hybrid, and that emotion may grow slightly stronger this month. That's because Toyota is offering deep discounts on the entire... read more April 3, 2015 by


 
2015 Toyota Prius V

2014-2015 Toyota Prius V Wagon Recalled For Airbag Sensor Issue

Toyota is recalling certain 2014 and 2015 Prius V hybrid wagons to fix an improperly-calibrated airbag occupant classification system (OCS). The OCS determines whether the... read more January 27, 2015 by


 
2014 Toyota Prius V

2014 Toyota Prius V: Hybrid Wagon Ultimate Guide

The Prius name has been around since the very first Prius sedan back in 1999, but for quite a while Toyota's flagship hybrid was a single-model range. The Prius C subcompact... read more September 5, 2014 by


 
2012, 2013, and 2014 Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius Hybrid: Ultimate Guide To 50-MPG Mid-Size Hatchback

Toyota's Prius hybrid has undoubtedly done more to raise awareness of green vehicles and improving fuel efficiency than any other single model on sale today. First launched... read more July 25, 2014 by


 
2014 Toyota Prius V

Toyota Prius V Loses 'Recommended' Rating From Consumer Reports

Receiving a 'Recommended' rating from the journalists at Consumer Reports isn't the only automotive accolade to aim for, but it's certainly one of the biggest. Losing that... read more October 29, 2013 by


 
2012 Toyota Prius V

Toyota Prius V Fails IIHS Automatic-Braking Safety Test, Owners Sue

Toyota is in hot water over a safety system that isn't performing as advertised. Last month, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its ratings of... read more October 11, 2013 by


 
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid, Los Angeles, August 2012

Ford C-Max Does Not Beat Prius V Wagon In Real-World Use

We've written quite a lot about the gas mileage of Ford's two new 2013 hybrid models, the C-Max and Fusion hybrids. That's because a lot of shoppers and buyers have been... read more March 3, 2013 by 39


 
2013 Toyota Prius liftback

California Is Unlike Anywhere Else: Toyota Prius Most Popular New Car

Years ago, tourism officials in the Lone Star State adopted the saying, "Texas: It's Like A Whole Other Country". There's some truth to that, but the slogan might be most... read more March 1, 2013 by 6


 
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Fusion, Altima Get IIHS Top Safety Pick 'Plus'; Prius V, Camry Fall Short

Ford and Nissan are celebrating the results of the latest round of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing--but rival Toyota won't be quite so joyful. The 2013... read more December 20, 2012 by 15


 
2012 Toyota Prius V station wagon, Half Moon Bay, CA, May 2011

Toyota Prius Hybrid Family: Which Models Are Most Successful?

For 12 years, the Toyota Prius hybrid stood alone in the growing lineup of Toyota vehicles. Then, for 2012, the Prius model became a whole family of cars--four of them, in... read more October 9, 2012 by 12


 

 
 

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