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NHTSA recalls several Toyota models over improper airbag calibration

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall for a select number of Toyota models produced between 2009 and 2013. The recall is for Toyotas sold by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. The recall is for possible airbag calibration faults for models equipped with interior accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters, and [...]

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Report: Study finds Toyota Prius not popular with car thieves

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the Toyota Prius is less likely to be stolen in the United States compared with other cars of similar age. Check out more news on the Toyota Prius. The reason? A pretty obvious one – the report says that thieves look for parts that can be used in more-common [...]

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Report: Toyota recalls 670,000 Prius units in the United States

Toyota Motor Corp. said that it will be recalling a total of 2.77 million vehicles worldwide. The recall affects a total of 670,000 Prius hybrids in the United States. The issue lies in a fix for a possible water pump problem and steering defect. In total, the issue covers five models globally. The Toyota Prius [...]

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Report: Toyota looking into changing next-generation Prius design

Toyota, which is close to record global sales for the Prius hybrid, is looking into the design of the next-generation model and (thankfully) is studying whether or not to keep the car’s iconic wedge-shape theme. Check out more news on the Toyota Prius. “There’s an undercurrent among most people that they’re ready for a new Prius [...]

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Toyota Prius gets ‘pimped’ out for 2012 SEMA Show

Who said hybrids can’t be modified with a nice set of rims and a sleek looking body kit? At the 2012 SEMA Show next week, Toyota will be bringing a customized version of the Prius created by Clint Bowyer that was created under his supervision by RKM Performance Center. While the Prius may be a [...]

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Toyota updates pricing on 2013 Prius, introduces Persona Series Special Edition

Toyota Motor Sales has just announced some pricing and packaging changes to the 2013 Prius, Prius V and Prius Plug-In hybrids. More importantly however, in bids to curtail the heavy competition via branding tactics, Toyota introduced their latest Persona Series Special Edition model to the Prius as a way to help personalize the car for [...]

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2013 Toyota Prius, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Prius V prices announced

Toyota has announced the pricing details on the 2013 Prius, Prius V and the Prius Plug-in Hybrid models. All pricing for these three 2013 Prius gamily members become effective October 2012. The MSRP on 2013 Prius has been increased by $200 on each of the five Prius equipment levels. Check out more news on the Toyota [...]

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Toyota expands its lead over GM and VW in first half of 2012

Toyota is back – and back with a vengeance. The Japanese automaker, which is still rebidding from last year’s natural disasters in Japan, sold the most cars and trucks worldwide during the first half of 2012. The move pushes Toyota’s lead over GM and Volkswagen Group. Toyota sold a total of 4.97 million units during [...]

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Toyota Prius C doesn’t receive Consumer Reports recommendation

The Toyota Prius C is the brand’s cheapest hybrid vehicle and has been selling quite well. In March 2012, it was reported that the Toyota Prius C beat the Volt and Leaf‘s February 2012 total sales figure in just 3 days. Check out more news on the Toyota Prius C. So how did fare with Consumer [...]

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Report: Toyota Prius is now the world’s third best-selling model… kind of

The Toyota Prius is officially the world’s third best-selling car in the first quarter of 2012… well, almost. Actually, sales of the Prius more than doubled when Toyota extended the family to a four-model lineup meaning all the sales of the Prius C, Prius V, Prius plug-in hybrid and the ‘standard’ Prius all count under [...]

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