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After multiple showings of various concepts, the production version of the Toyota C-HR crossover will finally debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next month. And the lineup will include a hybrid powertrain option, although Toyota isn't offering any details about that at the moment. The C-HR has had... read more
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 Stephen Edelstein
Cameras are virtually everywhere these days, making it easier to record images than ever before. They're small enough to be hoisted aloft by drones, and some filmmakers are... read more January 24, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
Sales of the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car are limited to California, because the Golden State is the only one today with any fueling infrastructure. But even there... read more January 14, 2016 by Stephen Edelstein
After spending four days and covering 440 miles with a new Toyota Prius, we can say that in our first real-world testing, the car delivers on its 50-mpg promise. We got daily... read more December 28, 2015 by John Voelcker
The Toyota Prius hybrid occupies a special niche in automotive history. It's the world's best-known and best-selling hybrid car, and it's the halo vehicle for one of the... read more December 22, 2015 by John Voelcker
It was the first hybrid car to be sold in the U.S., beating the now-legendary Toyota Prius by a few months. It was a tiny two-seater with a three-cylinder engine, spats over... read more December 21, 2015 by John Voelcker
With Toyota having delivered a total of 57 Mirai sedan in October and November, the drivers of those hydrogen fuel-cell cars will be looking for stations at which to fuel... read more December 14, 2015 by John Voelcker
The 2016 Toyota Prius, the fourth generation of the company's iconic hybrid-electric vehicle, is just starting to come onto the market around the world. But with the price of... read more December 10, 2015 by John Voelcker
The first 2016 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car in the U.S. was delivered to its owner November 9. The car was delivered at Roseville Toyota, north of Sacramento, one of... read more November 20, 2015 by Stephen Edelstein
When a Toyota Prius drive event comes with a handling course, you know that things have changed. And in some ways, the all-new 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid is a very different... read more November 18, 2015 by John Voelcker
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid will start at $29,270, and will be offered in only two of the four trim levels available for its gasoline counterpart. That base price--which... read more November 9, 2015 by Stephen Edelstein
You may have noticed that Back to the Future references have come into vogue lately. That's because this week marks the 30th anniversary of the time-travel film franchise... read more October 21, 2015 by Stephen Edelstein
While stricter global emissions standards are forcing carmakers to augment their lineups with zero-emission vehicles, it will likely be some time before internal combustion... read more October 19, 2015 by Stephen Edelstein
Toyota was shy on specifics when it unveiled the redesigned 2016 Prius hybrid in Las Vegas last month. But at an event in Japan this week, the carmaker was more generous with... read more October 15, 2015 by Stephen Edelstein
The 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid has made its world debuts and should arrive at U.S. dealers starting around January. But specific details have been surprisingly sparse... read more October 14, 2015 by John Voelcker