Toyota is already trying to solve a gas pedal problem in millions of cars, but soon the Japanese automaker will address a new issue, bad brakes on thousands of Prius hybrids. Manuel Gallegus reports.
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Prius Hybrid’s Faulty Bakes
Friday, February 12th, 2010Highlander Hybrid SUV Third Row Seating
Monday, February 8th, 2010
MPGomatic.com takes a look at the seven passenger Toyota Highlander Hybrid Ltd’s third row seating and storage.
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Prius Hybrid’s Faulty Bakes
Monday, February 8th, 2010
Toyota is already trying to solve a gas pedal problem in millions of cars, but soon the Japanese automaker will address a new issue, bad brakes on thousands of Prius hybrids. Manuel Gallegus reports.
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Toyota Says It Is Evaluating 2010 Prius Brakes
Monday, February 8th, 2010
Toyota USA says it is evaluating 2010 Prius brake problems, but has not issued a recall on the gas-electric hybrid.(Feb. 4)
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Toyota: Reputation in tatters for world N°1
Monday, February 8th, 2010
Eight million Toyota vehicles worldwide had to be recalled after a fault was found with accelerators, and detachable carpets kept sticking to the pedals. This time, it’s the brakes on the car maker’s Prius brand that’s causing trouble. The Japanese firm has received dozens of complaints at home and around a hundred from the United States. It’s a particular blow for Toyota – as the world’s biggest selling hybrid car, the Prius is the company’s pride and joy.
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Hybrid Car Facts : How Often Do the Batteries Have to Be Replaced in Hybrid Cars?
Friday, February 5th, 2010
The batteries in hybrid cars can often last more than 250,000 miles because there is a secondary battery to run the car accessories. Find out why some hybrid cars offer eight-year warranties on batteries with information from a hybrid car salesman in this free video on hybrid cars.
Expert: Kyle Sperry
Contact: www.toyotaofTampaBay.com
Bio: Kyle Sperry is a direct sales manager at Toyota of Tampa Bay. Hes been working for Toyota for more than five years, and is hybrid-certified.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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Toyota FT-CH Compact Hybrid Concept Car
Friday, February 5th, 2010
Toyota’s Hybrid Family is expanding. Come along for a ride with the FT-CH Compact Hybrid Concept Car that debuted at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Visit http://www.SustainableMobility.com for more information on Toyota’s comprehensive environmental technology strategy.
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171mpg in Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV)
Friday, February 5th, 2010
The add-fuel light came on yesterday. So I went another 100 miles before I decided to fill up the tank. Total miles on this tank of gas was 1620 miles. The tank took 9.46 gals to fill. This works out to 171.2mpg.
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Lindland Says Toyota Prius Probe Hurts Image of Hybrids: Video
Friday, February 5th, 2010
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) — Rebecca Lindland, an analyst at IHS Global Insight, talks with Bloomberg’s Margaret Brennan about the U.S. Transportation Department’s probe into Toyota Motor Corp.’s Prius hybrid car for reports of defective brakes in its 2010 model.
Lindland also compares Toyota’s current troubles to recalls by Volkswagen AG’s Audi brand in the 1980s. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Hybrid Car Facts : How Much Do Hybrid Cars Cost?
Monday, January 25th, 2010
The cost of hybrid cars can range from $23,000 to $48,000 depending on the type of car and the features of the car. Learn about the different features of hybrid cars, such as side-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes and five-start ratings, with information from a hybrid car salesman in this free video on hybrid cars.
Expert: Kyle Sperry
Contact: www.toyotaofTampaBay.com
Bio: Kyle Sperry is a direct sales manager at Toyota of Tampa Bay. Hes been working for Toyota for more than five years, and is hybrid-certified.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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