Toyota News
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There's been a rash of Toyota Prius battery thefts in San Francisco, and speculation that the stolen packs are being peddled as cheap replacement parts.
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2015 Toyota Prius Rebates Rise For Californians
The 2015 Toyota Prius gets bigger discounts in certain areas of California.
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Used Toyota Hybrid Batteries Repurposed At Yellowstone National Park
Toyota Camry Hybrid battery packs will be used to store power from solar panels at Yellowstone National Park.
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What If China's Plug-In Hybrids Were Never Actually Plugged In? (Or California's?)
China has had difficulty getting its New Energy Vehicle program off the ground for a number of reasons. While it was initially focused on battery-electric vehicles, buyers have proven more receptive to plug-in hybrids--and virtually every carmaker selling in China will offer one or more in the next...
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Mazda To Lean On Toyota For Hybrid, Fuel-Cell Expertise
Mazda and Toyota will collaborate on future products.
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First Eight CA Dealers Announced For 2016 Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Car
With the 2016 Toyota Mirai set to go on sale this October, Toyota has now announced the first eight dealers that will be selling its first production hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. Four are in Northern California, four in the southern part of the state. Production of the Mirai will be limited to about...
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Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid production will end next month, but a new version won't arrive until next year.
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Toyota Prius Brand Perception More Negative In Social Media: Analysis
The Toyota Prius will go down in history as a truly ground-breaking vehicle, both the first and the highest-production hybrid vehicle built to date. It's also the sole vehicle sold in the U.S. this year that is rated at 50 miles per gallon combined--for three different models, no less. But a new...
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Despite Quick Charging, Toyota Exec Says Electric Cars Won't Work For Long Ranges
The Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car's chief engineer criticizes battery-electric cars.
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New Toyota Film Appropriates Musk 'BS' Comment On Hydrogen For Its Title
Toyota launches a series of videos on renewable hydrogen.
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Minicars And Microcars: How Small Could Lexus Go?
The Lexus LF-SA Concept that made a first appearance this past month at the Geneva Motor Show definitely pushes the brand into unexpected design territory—and down to an unexpectedly small size. At just 136 inches long, 67 inches wide, and 56 inches high, the concept that Lexus described as...
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Seattle Honda Dealer Adopts Tesla & Apple Sales Elements, Learns Lessons
A Seattle dealer attempts to eliminate haggling, but has trouble adjusting.
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Toyota offers big discounts on the entire Prius hybrid range in California.
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2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid To Launch At New York Auto Show
It took a bit longer than expected, but Toyota will launch a hybrid-electric version of its popular RAV4 compact crossover utility vehicle at next week's New York Auto Show. The company sent out a teaser photo this morning, showing the rear of a RAV4 with badges saying "Hybrid" and "Limited" on the...
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Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Car To Get Global Showcase At 2020 Olympics
Toyota is now a top-level Olympic sponsor.
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Toyota RAV4 EV Electric Car Recalled For Shift Flaw In Tesla Software
Toyota is recalling certain RAV4 EV electric cars over a software issue.
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Toyota Mirai Should Cost The Same As Diesel Sedan Of Same Size, Toyota Says
A Toyota executive says the company is already looking to cut the fuel-cell Mirai's price.
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Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Car's Ad Agency Should Study Engine Technology More Closely
Oh, Toyota ... really? It's not bad enough that your Lexus brand put out two ads that inaccurately slammed plug-in electric and diesel vehicles, respectively. Now your own agency has gone and made a foolish technical error in an ad meant to pave the way for your 2016 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell...
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A Toyota Camry Hybrid owner repairs the car's battery pack.
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Low-Volume Assembly Line For Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Car
The 2016 Toyota Mirai is built on a small-scale assembly line in Japan.
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Toyota Prius Loses Best-Selling Car In California Title To Honda Accord
The Toyota Prius is no longer the best-selling car in California.
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Toyota, Honda, Nissan To Support Hydrogen Fueling Sites In Japan
Toyota, Honda, and Nissan will work together to develop hydrogen fueling infrastructure.
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2016 Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Car: A Few Things We Noticed
The 2016 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car hasn't yet gone on sale--it'll arrive in limited regions of California in the second half of this year--but already it's been the focus of a great deal of attention. As Toyota's first production hydrogen vehicle, and the cornerstone of its future plans...
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Toyota Exec Slams Tesla For Having 'All Eggs In One Basket'
Toyota's public attack on electric cars shows no signs of letting up. Its first sallies were two ads from its Lexus luxury brand slamming electric cars for range anxiety. Now, a Toyota executive has all but sneered at Tesla Motors for putting "all its eggs in one basket" by making only...
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