Toyota News
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A European Toyota executive said the company could phase out diesel engines.
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2017 Toyota Prius Prime: first drive of new plug-in hybridToyota is the king of electrified powertrains. With more than nine million hybrid vehicles sold worldwide at this point, and well over 5.5 million of those wearing a Prius badge, no other automaker comes close. Yet somehow that expertise and market domination hasn’t resulted in any...
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Toyota Prius, Plug-In, Lexus CT200h recalled for airbag issues, not Takata-relatedCertain Toyota and Lexus hybrids are being recalled for airbag issues that are not Takata-related.
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Toyota hints it may be more friendly toward electric cars: reportToyota may consider building battery-electric cars in the future, the chief engineer of the Prius hybrid says.
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Replacing my old Toyota Prius hybrid: what are my options?The opening photo tells the story: when Jen Smith needed to replace her faithful 2006 Toyota Prius, she ended up buying the new fourth-generation Prius that debuted this year. But before making this decision, she reached out to Green Car Reports to ask about her options. This article has been...
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Toyota hybrid battery replacement cost guide (2016 update)"Sure, but what do the batteries cost to replace?" is a question frequently posed to hybrid and electric vehicle owners. It's true that batteries aren't cheap, and at some point down the line they'll have expended their useful life and require replacement. But what do these packs actually cost, if...
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The Toyota Prius has the lowest average maintenance costs over 10 years of any model, according to website YourMechanic.
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Solar panels at Toyota's new Texas HQ to provide 25 percent of its electricityToyota's new Texas headquarters will feature solar panels on parking garages.
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Is Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV hurting Prius V wagon sales?The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the sole mass-market crossover SUV that offers a hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. That was a market pioneered by the Ford Escape Hybrid, in 2004, and one that Ford walked away from for 2013. It turns out that there seems to be a market for compact crossovers...
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Consumer Reports confirms 2016 Toyota Prius 52-mpg ratingConsumer Reports confirmed the 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid's 52 mpg combined rating.
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Toyota at 9 million hybrids, now makes more than 1 million a yearToyota says it has sold 9 million hybrids globally.
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Toyota Mirai seeks to reclaim green image from Tesla, sans Supercharger networkToyota believes the Mirai can recapture the green image it cultivated with the Prius.
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To increase the reach of its hybrid cars, Toyota launched the Prius C subcompact in 2012 as a smaller, less expensive alternative to the Prius Liftback that's the linchpin of its lineup. Now, Toyota says it may be planning to do something similar with its Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. The 2016 Toyota Mirai was launched last year in Japan, Europe, and North America. DON'T MISS: 2016 Toyota Mirai: First Drive Of Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Sedan (Dec 2014) Its initial sales have been modest, and it is sold only in areas where hydrogen-fueling infrastructure is up and running. But according to...
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Geek Squad switches to Toyota Prius C hybrids from VW BeetlesBest Buy's Geek Squad will replace its Volkswagen Beetles with Toyota Prius C hybrids.
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Lexus has sold 1 million luxury hybrid vehicles in 11 yearsLexus recently passed 1 million hybrid sales.
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2016 Toyota Prius hybrid gets good IIHS, NHTSA crash safety scoresThe 2016 Toyota Prius earned a five-star rating from the NHTSA and Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS.
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2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid previewThe 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is the second-generation plug-in hybrid Prius.
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Toyota Mirai manga: hydrogen fuel cell beats electric cars, plug-in hybridsManga are comics created in Japan, conforming to a style set more than 100 years ago and still very much a part of popular culture. While they may look like no more than light entertainment, they're widely read by people of all ages—and sometimes used to market commercial products. A year...
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The refreshed 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid will debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show.
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2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid: 22-mile range, styling updates: Live photos and videoThe 2017 Toyota Prius Prime, the new plug-in hybrid version of the world's best-selling hybrid car, was unveiled this morning at the New York Auto Show. The second plug-in version of the Prius hybrid, it will carry an EPA range rating of 22 miles from the 8.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack, according...
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2016 Toyota Prius Prime: details on 120 MPGe plug-in hybrid, all-electric modeThe 2017 Toyota Prius Prime replaces the Prius Plug-In, and it directly addresses nearly everything that current owners of that model have wanted. There’s a longer, 22-mile electric driving range, better drivability, and exceptional 120+ MPGe fuel efficiency. It even has one driving detail...
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Scion iA, iM small cars, C-HR crossover, turn into Toyotas next yearRe-badged versions of the Scion FR-S and C-HR will debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show.
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Will next Toyota Prius 'marvel' be plug-in hybrid at NY debut?Taillight shapes are a big deal for Toyota these days, as the ornate styling of the 2016 Prius hybrid has demonstrated. Now the company has released a teaser photo of illuminated taillights on what it calls "the next mechanical marvel in the Prius lineup." That car will debut on Wednesday, March...
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Toyota Setsuna electric car concept: wood body, 28-mph speedToyota's reluctance to entertain the notion that battery-electric cars have any place in the future of zero-emission vehicles is well documented by now. So it was a surprise when the company announced that it would show an all-electric concept car, the Setsuna, in its first appearance at the Milan...
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