Toyota Findings Clash With Report Of Stuck Prius Accelerator Pedal

Toyota, in findings based upon its own engineers, effectively discredits a San Diego, CA man who claims the accelerator of his 2008 Prius hybrid got stuck while he was driving on the highway. Read more →

Prius Cruising Down Highway Reportedly Gets Accelerator Stuck

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The popular Toyota Prius is once again having public relations issues, this time centered around a report out of San Diego, California of a driver who had the accelerator get stuck while on the highway. Read more →

Toyota Recalls 400,000 2010 Hybrids Globally For Braking Issues

Toyota said it has issued a voluntary recall on around 400,000 2010 hybrids (Prius, Lexus HS 250h, Sai) globally in order to fix a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Read more →

Toyota Indicates 2010 Prius Does Having Braking Issues

Toyota has found a problem with the 2010 Prius braking system, saying it had in fact already fixed the issue on newer vehicles for sale while considering still how to handle ones already on the roads. Read more →

2010 Toyota Prius Experiencing Accelerator, Braking Issues?

The 2010 Prius, which originally looked to have dodged stuck accelerator pedal issues other Toyota vehicles were having, may not be out of the woods as reports of accelerator and braking issues surface. Read more →

New Scorecard Evaluates Perhaps Unnecessary Hybrid Vehicle Features

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The Union of Concerned Scientists is now rating hybrids and says some auto manufacturers price hybrids out of reach of less affluent buyers with unnecessary luxury features. Read more →

Toyota Showcases New Hybrid Concept, Prius “Family” Plans

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Toyota today threw down the hybrid gauntlet to other auto manufacturers with plans for a Prius family and the unveiling of a new dedicated hybrid concept - the FT-CH. Read more →

Toyota Kicks Off Global Prius Plug-in Hybrid Push

Toyota is going forward with plans for a worldwide, limited test run of the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid in 2010, with inital releases in the U.S., Japan and parts of Europe. Read more →

Toyota: Over 2 Million Hybrids Served Since 1997

Toyota just released its yearly North America Environmental Report, revealing that the auto manufacturer is doing quite nicely at the forefront of the hybrid development market. Read more →

Prius Plug-In Hybrid Soon Coming to America

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Toyota is near ready to begin test runs of a Prius plug-in hybrid here in the United States, announcing this week plans to distribute 150 vehicles in regional clusters for consumer feedback. Read more →