Honda Insight Offically the Cheapest Hybrid in America

With the unveiling of the Honda Insight it was clear that Honda is hoping to end the reign of Toyota’s hybrid segment dominance. One factor that may make the Honda Insight ultra competitive against the segment-leading Toyota Prius is the price. Starting at $19,800, the Honda Insight is officially the least expensive hybrid vehicle in [...]

New Prius is officially highest mileage hybrid with 50mpg EPA rating

Following months of conjecture and Toyota’s own claims for the fuel-economy of its new Prius comes the official Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rating for the groundbreaking hybrid vehicle. The first-generation Prius, which was EPA rated at 41mpg for the combined cycle, was replaced by the current model, which is EPA rated at 46mpg for the [...]

Ford Fusion Hybrid qualifies for maximum tax credit of $3,400

Tax credits designed to give buyers incentives to buy more efficient cars are anything but new - the Toyota Prius has benefited from similar schemes for several years. Now Ford’s Fusion Hybrid, as well as the Mercury Milan Hybrid, qualify for the maximum tax credit as well, giving buyers a $3,400 break on the purchase [...]

Toyota to build more cars in North America than Chrysler

Toyota’s North American car output will surpass Chrysler’s for the first time during the first quarter of 2009. The two companies’ downward trajectories will soon cross, leaving Toyota as the third largest domestic producer behind Ford and General Motors.
Both Chrysler and Toyota are sharply cutting back their production, so it’s a story of relative gain [...]

Toyota unveils 2010 Prius hybrid

Following months of conjecture and a number of leaks, Toyota has finally unveiled its all-new 2010 Prius hybrid. Using the 2009 Detroit Auto Show as a launching pad, the third-generation Prius is scheduled to simultaneously hit showrooms in the U.S. and Japan by late spring and will filter across to other markets soon after.
The [...]

Toyota unveils 2010 Prius hybrid

Following months of conjecture and a number of leaks, Toyota has finally unveiled its all-new 2010 Prius hybrid. Using the 2009 Detroit Auto Show as a launching pad, the third-generation Prius is scheduled to simultaneously hit showrooms in the U.S. and Japan by late spring and will filter across to other markets soon after.
The [...]

BMW’s new 116d tops 53mpg, rivals hybrids

The 1-series has been a popular staple among premium small-car buyers in Europe for some time, but it has only hit the U.S. recently. The fun-to-drive and attractive compact has just gained a new sibling in the form of the 116d, powered by an efficient four-cylinder diesel. Unfortunately it’s only available in Europe.
Despite the absence [...]

Teaser video for 2010 Toyota Prius

Toyota’s next-generation petrol-electric Prius hybrid is scheduled to make its world debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January, however new images of the car, plus this latest teaser video, have made their way onto the web, showing up-close details of the interior and exterior of the upcoming hybrid.
Previous shots revealed on the ‘PriusChat’ Internet [...]

Detail shots of Toyota’s next-gen Prius leak

Toyota’s next-generation petrol-electric Prius hybrid is expected to make its world debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January, however new images of the car have made their way onto the web, showing up-close details of the interior and exterior of the car.
Previous shots revealed on the ‘PriusChat’ Internet forum were confirmed as genuine [...]

Battery Maker Gold Peak, Plug-In Conversions Inc. Partner to Sell Kits Worldwide

Gold Peak Industries North America, a subsidiary of GP Batteries International, which claims to be the largest rechargeable battery maker outside of Japan, has acquired an equity stake in Plug In Conversions Corp.
The transaction, announced today, positions the latter to sell its plug-in Toyota Prius conversion kits worldwide and [...]

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