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  • Toyota Prius Family at NAIAS 2011

    Toyota has officially confirmed the rumor that at the forthcoming 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, an all-new addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in vehicle (PHV) will debut along with a unseen Prius concept vehicle. (more…)

  • Toyota Prius PLUS with Performance Package at the SEMA

    Another interesting Toyota vehicle will be presented at the 2010 SEMA Show. It is a new Prius PLUS Performance Package, which boasts a number of accessories from Toyota. Prius Plus Performance Package will be in limited production beginning in April 2011.

    The Plus Performance package consists of an aerodynamic body kit, a sport suspension, and 17″ alloys fitted with 215/45R17 tires.

    Price list is not announced, yet. (more…)

  • Toyota Prius C&A Custom Concept at the 2010 SEMA

    Toyota Prius C&A Custom Concept was developed by Conversions and Accessories group at Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan. It is specially created to demonstrate the unlimited potential for sports car modification on the worlds best-selling hybrid vehicle.

    The vehicles features an aggressive carbon fiber body kit, door mirror CCD cameras, and 18″ forged wheels with Goodyear Eagle Revspec tires. The interior boasts Alcantara upholstery, RECARO seats, and a DENSO navigation system. (more…)

  • Toyota releases Prius 10th Anniversary limited edition

    Toyota has released a stunningly packed, eye-catching version of its hyper efficient ride Toyota Prius, which marks the model’s first 10 years on the UK market. (more…)

  • Toyota Prius refined by Wald International

    Wald International presents a new styling package for Toyota Prius. Usually, the eco-friendly vehicle doesn’t look stunning, but with the tuning package of Wald, it grabs attention.

    The styling package consists of a new front spoiler, rear spoiler, rear apron, side skirts along with a lowering kit. Finally, they finished it with nice alloys. (more…)

  • Toyota Prius benefits from Safety Pack option

    Toyota Prius is undoubtedly the most famous hybrid car in the world. It is already one of the most technologically advanced cars offered on the market and the third generation Prius now offers even more sophisticated features with the introduction of a new Safety Pack option.

    Toyota’s Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which use radar-based controls to help the driver avoid road accidents happening. Both systems are joined by a list of other style, luxury and comfort features. (more…)

  • Toyota and EDF Energy will test Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Leasing Programme

    Toyota and EDF Energy today launch a three-year leasing programme, which brings extra-low emissions plug-in hybrid vehicle technology to the streets of London.

    Toyota Prius Plug-in will join the vehicle fleets of five businesses and public organisations, where they will demonstrate the fuel efficiency, low emissions, cost savings and everyday practicality their rechargeable hybrid power system can deliver. (more…)

  • Toyota Aygo and Yaris bring highest satisfaction

    Aygo and Yaris are the best value for money on the market. That shows the message from the results of this year’s J.D. Power and Associates/WhatCar? Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSS).

    Both Toyotas achieved the top ranking in the VOSS City Car and Small Car categories. The full hybrid Prius was second ranked  in the Upper Medium Car category. Verso and RAV4 has been the third-ranked MPV and SUV.

    Toyota offers unrivalled fuel consumption, insurance and the cost of servicing, and repairs. The study was among owners of cars around two years old. (more…)

  • Key highlights for Toyota at Geneva 2010

    Toyota FT-86Hybrid Technology Development and Enhanced Product Appeal are the leading themes for Toyota’s presentation at the Geneva motor show, represented by a range of concept and production models that will be making their first appearance in Europe.

    The occasion will mark the world-first appearance of the showroom-ready Auris HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive), a model which marks a major milestone in Toyota’s programme to introduce its full hybrid powertrain technology across its entire model range by the early 2020s. (more…)

  • Toyota debuts FT-CH compact hybrid concept

    Today, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Toyota has unwrapped the Toyota FT-CH compact hybrid concept, a four-seat vehicle aimed at the young generation. (more…)

  • Toyota Introduces Prius Plug-In Hybrid

    Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan has today confirmed the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, a plug-in version of the third-generation Prius petrol-electric hybrid vehicle.

    The Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) offers greater range on electric power only, significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The PHV uses lithium-ion batteries – a first for Toyota – which can be charged from an external source as well as by the car’s own hybrid drive system.

    Approximately 600 units will be introduced in Japan, the United States, and Europe over the first half of 2010. 20 will come to the UK in mid 2010.

    The Prius PHVs will be leased to government ministries, local governments, corporations including electric power companies, universities and research agencies, for use in a demonstration programme aimed at collecting real-world driving data and spurring the development of battery-charging infrastructure. (more…)

  • ASI GREEN Prius final design

    ASI tuning is ready with the final front design of their eco-tuning project – Toyota Prius, US-version. The new and more sporty body kit will be launched under the also new ASI junior brand – asi GREEN – really soon. (more…)