Toyota Recall Update: Could Make Accelerator Pedals Shorter

The recent Toyota recall issue still has a long way to go until the problem is resolved. An accelerator pedal issue caused by the mat sticking on it affected more than four million vehicles. There have been reports that Toyota could make the pedals shorter to solve the problem. Read more

LTE Connected Car: 4G Mobile Broadband and Cloud Facilities

When you think about how far cell phones have come in its short life, it is truly mind boggling. Well now the technology of mobile communication is about to become fully integrated in to our cars that we drive, as we have just learned that there is a prototype “LTE Connected Car”. Read more

Toyota Sai Unveiled: Specs Photos and Details

At the beginning of the month we spoke about Toyota launching its second dedicated hybrid car, the Toyota Sai alongside the Prius. Now Paul Tan has informed us that Toyota have unveiled the new car, which is based on the Lexus HS250h. Read more

Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept: More Photos Released

We recently announced that Subaru were to show off its Hybrid Tourer Concept at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, a new set of photos have been released showing the new concept in all its glory, we just hope that the model to go on show will be every bit as sexy as the images. Read more

Toyota Sai: Second Dedicated Hybrid next to Prius, Crown

There have been a number of reports that Toyota would be applying the Prius name to another model in its lineup, which Autoblog explains would have been a Prius sub-brand. However, the second dedicated hybrid from the Japanese automaker will be known as the Toyota Sai. Read more

Toyota and Lexus Recall: Analysts Talks Company Damage

As you may have read yesterday Toyota announced that they would have to recall up to 3.8 million cars, this recall is said to be the biggest domestic recall ever, the reason for this recall is pretty serious as carpets used in the cars foot-well may cause accelerators to stick. Read more

Tommi Kaira’s Toyota Prius

The Japanese vehicle modifiers Tommi Kaira have recently worked on a new design for the 2010 version of Toyota’s Prius, the result in my opinion is an extremely good looking car, however beneath the design not much else has changed. Read more

Toyota Recall: List of models affected by floor mats issue

It has been reported that Toyota are finally taking action against the number of complaints over floormat issues with certain models, by announcing a recall of 3.8 million vehicles. Read more

Toyota’s Two Millionth Hybrid Vehicle

It was 12 years ago when Toyota released the Toyota Prius, this was Toyota’s first Hybrid vehicle, however now Toyota have sold over two million hybrid vehicles. Toyota are currently on the third generation of the Prius and it seems that they predict a strong future for their gas-electric technology. Read more

Most Cash for Clunkers Cars Are Foreign Brands

According to an article shown on USAToday, it seems that the recent Cash for Clunkers program has seen a majority of the vehicles that have been sold are from foreign manufacturers. The most popular cars have been the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Dodge Caliber and the Toyota Prius hybrid. Read more

Cash for Clunkers Bill Update

Following the promise of an extra $2 billion for the Cash for Clunkers program, it now seems that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has the votes to allow the budget increase. This extra $2 billion will allow approximately half a million more Americans to use the Cash for Clunkers program.

It is thought that many Republicans apposed the plan for a budget increase; however Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell believed his party “would not block a vote”, and stated “The matter will be completed.” Read more

Honda vs. Toyota: Hybrid Sales

Canada is not normally a country that enters in to conflict, but we are now seeing a battle starting to emerge. Toyota Canada Inc. has now taken the fight to Honda Canada Inc. in their battle with its new 2010 hybrid cars. We recently reported that the 2010 Toyota Prius was primed for big sales, and the news that the Prius has outsold Honda’s latest insight by 350 to 85 in June proves just that. Read more

2010 Toyota Prius: Gas tank idea ditched

The gas tank in the Toyota Prius is much like our very own bladder, as it can often shrink in cold weather. Toyota has come up with its own solution to this problem, and the new 2010 Toyota Prius (Review and photos) will no longer have this underperforming bladder. Read more

General Motors and Toyota’s proprietary hybrid technology: more rumor

There have been more rumors that General Motors will get access to Toyota’s proprietary hybrid technology, Bloomberg have now cited two sources, Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s President and Fritz Henderson, GM’s chief are to meet in August to discuss the possibility of the sharing of this technology. Read more

2015 for new Toyota hydrogen vehicle

The world’s largest automaker, Toyota Motor Co. is planning to launch a new fuel-cell car by 2015; they hope that by pushing this hydrogen vehicle they will stay ahead of the game when it comes to a more greener vehicle, one such vehicle is the FCX Clarity fuel-cell car Read more

Toyota 2010 Prius is primed for big sales

It has been revealed that Toyota are increasing production of the 2010 Prius to meet the growing public demand. Not only that, but the Prius is expected to perform very well following huge interest. Read more

New 2010 Toyota Prius and Hybrid Industry‎

There have been a number of Hybrids on our streets, but the 2010 Toyota Prius is the first to offer 50 miles to the gallon. This is now the third-generation Prius hybrid vehicle, and it certainly has some big shoes to fill. Read more

Low-cost hybrid from Toyota and release date

After weeks of rumors and speculation, we can now tell you that a low-cost hybrid from Toyota is happening. Autoblog has reported that Toyota is preparing a hybriddrive train for use in its small Yaris platform. Read more

2010: Piaggio MP3 Hybrid Scooter / Trike

2010 will become a very special year for Piaggio, as that is when their MP3 Hybrid Scooter / Trike goes on sale. This will be the first plug-in hybrid vehicle to be sold in the United States. The scooter will be capable of 141mpg, meaning that it will also be one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles as well.
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2010 Toyota Prius: Review and Photos

The 2010 Toyota Prius has arrived at Detroit and now some photos have been posted on the Internet for us all to enjoy. It has now been 12 years since the first Prius rolled out of the factory, and it has taken a long time, but drivers have started to warm to the car. Read more

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