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It seems like ages since Toyota announced that they would be expanding the Prius from being just one model to a lineup of fuel efficient vehicles. Among others, one of the most anticipated models in the upcoming Prius lineup has got to be the Prius v. However, after that announcement Toyota left us high and dry for details. Until now that is.
While it is only fitting that the 2012 Toyota Prius v seats five…
Toyota is working to launch a new social networking sight in conjunction with Microsoft and the San Francisco-based Salesforce.com called "Toyota Friend." What sets Toyota's social networking site apart from the seemingly millions that are popping up everywhere you look is that instead of befriending people, on this site you befriend you car. Okay, it may seem a little creepy at first, but hear us out on this one.
The social networking site…
Ready for more proof that Toyota is looking to change the world for the better? As if the Toyota Prius wasn't proof enough, Toyota recently launched the 'Ideas for Good' campaign. In this campaign, Toyota asked their fans to think of how they would put any one of five Toyota technologies to good use outside of the automotive industry. The choices for technologies were Total Human Model for Safety (T.H.U.M.B…
Let's face it: no one likes rumors. From their mysterious origins, to the way they spread, to the negative impact they tend to have, rumors have little to no redeeming qualities. And, of course, nothing is nicer than seeing a rumor put to rest. Case and point: Toyota's latest press release, which put to rest a nasty rumor that the Prius v had been delayed.
There is little doubt that this had to…
People like the idea of electric vehicles (EVs) because they're clean; they require zero petrol; and as automaker's work to prove their cool, they offer a fresh, futuristic look. There is, however, one thing about EVs that many people aren't crazy about. That is the continuous inconvenience of charging their power cells.
But, drivers interested in EVs might soon cross that off their con list. For, in hoping to eliminate the frustrations…
Think you're interested in a Toyota, but don't know for sure? Maybe this will help you make up your mind. Three Toyota models have recently been earned awards from Consumer Reports magazine. The ever-popular Prius hybrid was named "Top Green Car", for the eighth consecutive year. The RAV4 earned the title of "Best Value Small SUV". And, the Sienna minivan received the distinction of "Best Family Hauler". Plus, Toyota leads all automakers with…
With a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 106 horsepower with an output of 104 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm and a curb weight of only 2,355 lbs, the all new Toyota Yaris 3-Door is becoming more popular then its 4-door counterpart. And to boot, the third door opens up to a surprisingly large cargo section.
So, how much miles per gallon does a sporty little car like this receive? The Fuel Economy EPA average…
But what about…
