Mon 8 Feb 2010
Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) — Toyota Motor Corp. will recall its 2010 model Prius hybrid car in Japan this week to repair a problem with the vehicle’s braking system, two people familiar with the matter said, adding to global recalls of almost 8 million autos for separate defects.
Mon 8 Feb 2010
Aussies can now buy a locally-built hybrid car, the Camry Hybrid. We take a look under the skin to see what makes it tick and the numerous subtle differences that differentiate it from standard Camry vehicles.
Sun 7 Feb 2010
Before graduating from Geneva High School in 2005 Jimmy Watt played varsity soccer, scoring once on rival Victor with a well-placed corner kick. Watt, a graduate student at Cornell University, is on a different kind of team these days. With 50 other Cornell engineering students, he is building a hybrid car from scratch for the 2010 Xprize competition.
Sat 6 Feb 2010
NAVIGATING through the shopping centre car park, past the disabled spots and spaces for the elderly or parents with prams, has become an even more trying task for the average shopper with the introduction of a new no-go zone: the hybrid car parking space.
Fri 5 Feb 2010
Toyota Australia is in damage control after its Prius hybrid car was recalled on the eve of the launch of the first locally built hybrid car.
Thu 4 Feb 2010
WASHINGTON - Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told Toyota owners Wednesday, Feb. 3, they should stop driving their vehicles, then quickly took back his words, adding to confusion over the safety of millions of recalled cars.
Thu 4 Feb 2010
The Toyota Prius is the quintessential hybrid car. So if the Prius has a defect, well, the hybrid car industry might be facing some PR issues. Earlier this week, Japanese authorities announced that they have received 14 complaints about the third generation Prius’s possible brake malfunctions since the car’s release in May. And the U.S. National Highway Safety Traffic Administration has received …
Wed 3 Feb 2010
Ferrari’s imminent petrol-electric sports car will bring impressive fuel savings, but don’t expect it to be any faster than regular models.
Tue 2 Feb 2010
HARRISBURG — Time is running out for a rebate on hybrid vehicles in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvanians who have recently bought or leased a hybrid, or are in the market for one should act quickly for a rebate.
Tue 2 Feb 2010
DUBLIN—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan’s new report “Strategic Analysis of the Chinese Market for Hybrid Cars” to their offering.