May 4th, 2008
Toyota Recalls 90,000 Highlanders for Repair
If you own a Toyota Highlander hybrid, or know someone who does, you might be alarmed by a recall to replace (for free) seatbelt components.
If you own a Toyota Highlander hybrid, or know someone who does, you might be alarmed by a recall to replace (for free) seatbelt components.
Thanks to Ken, who stopped by to inform me of a problem with this ultra-cool mod for the Toyota Prius.
By installing a 200 lb battery pack (in addition to the Prius battery already installed in the car) they provide up to 30 miles of electric-only cruising, boosting fuel efficiency over 100 mpg.
Not only does driving a hybrid mean fewer gas bills and less pollution for the area, but instructors will be able to use the advanced technology in the Prius to demonstrate how safer driving techniques lead to better fuel efficiency.
We were just reading about Chang’an Automotive Group’s hybrid innovations in China, and now Honda, Toyota and GM are bringing their hybrid cars into what may be the world’s fastest growing green market.
Watanabe was short on the details, but consumers can only hope that the company is finally making good on hybrid minivan teasers.
One of the most popular (and expensive, and depending on who you talk to, wasteful) newer features in new car packages is the built-in navigation system. Holding out for nav can boost your bottom line by several thousand dollars, so I thought we’d take a look at a popular new hybrid - the Toyota Prius - and see how owners felt about their built-in systems, and what aftermarket products were recommended.
No, unfortunately I’m not able to give one away, but one lucky reader did get a 2008 Toyota Prius for the holidays. Check out Wendy’s w00t here. :D
January 23rd and February 6th, 24 of the city’s 2001, 2002 and 2003 Toyota Prius hybrids will be put up for auction. They are still under warranty, and have less than 100,000 miles on them.
It is a great way to get a feel for a new car before you buy it …
Because cars can be tree huggers too!
Written by Hilary Evans [email] for b5media.
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