2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Overview
2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Exterior The 2015 Prius Plug-In shares most of its exterior looks with the regular Prius hybrid. The main difference is the addition of an electric charging port. The hatchback features that instantly recognizable shape that everyone associates with the Prius. Unlike the hybrid version, the Plug-In offers just two trim levels: […]
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Offers Free Oh, Ranger! Wi-Fi™ in LA and NY Parks
What’s better than available Wi-Fi in public spaces? How about free Wi-Fi in public spaces? Sounds like a dream, right? Well, thanks to Toyota and its Prius Plug-In Hybrid, six Los Angeles parks and beaches now offer free Wi-Fi, known as Oh, Ranger! Wi-Fi™. This is made possible by a public-private partnership between the City […]
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Overview
What’s New for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in There are no new changes for the 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in. 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Exterior Like the regular Prius, the Plug-in has a very distinct styling to it that makes sure you know exactly what type of car it is. The square lift gate and streamlined […]
Toyota Prius Plug-In History
Introduction Since Toyota first introduced the Prius, the carmaker has introduced multiple variants to the hybrid’s lineup. One of the most significant variants is the Toyota Prius Plug-In, which was introduced officially to the market in 2011. As a plug-in variant of the already popular Prius, this hybrid represents Toyota’s dedication to improving their hybrid […]
2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Overview
2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in Exterior The 2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in is renowned for its impressive fuel economy and electric driving capabilities, but the exterior design of the new plug-in is what will set it apart from competitors. The sleek, sculpted lines of the Prius Plug-in provide an aerodynamic appearance unlike any other vehicle in its […]
Toyota’s New Solar Roof Could Add 28 Miles of Range to Prius Plug-In
Toyota is testing a new and improved version of the solar power cells it first introduced on the Prius PHV, a Japan-exclusive variant of the popular hybrid car. Developed in partnership with NEDO, a Japanese national research organization, and Sharp, who manufactures the cells, Toyota’s new prototype can convert solar energy at 34 percent efficiency, […]
Toyota Bringing New Prius Plug-in to New York Auto Show
Toyota is the king of teaser images. First came two mysterious images of the 2016 Tacoma before its debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Then came a real head-scratcher depicting the taillight of the 2016 Prius before it made its first-ever appearance at a media event in Las Vegas. Now, ahead of the 2016 […]
Toyota Doubles Down on EV Strategy, Again
Toyota’s stance is that while carbon neutrality is important, EVs are not the only solution for automakers to reach it
Next-Gen Toyota Prius Could Be Hydrogen Powered
From the outside, the technology looks a long way from being ready.
2021 Toyota Prius Prime Overview
Originally referred to simply as the Prius Plug-In Hybrid in 2012, the Prius Prime got its new name during its second generation starting in 2016. The incredibly fuel-efficient model has similar styling to its Prius sibling but offers even more eco-friendliness thanks to its plug-in capability. A handful of updates arrive for the 2021 model […]
First Toyota BEVs Coming This Year
Toyota has been late to the BEV party, having preferred to focus on its hybrid lineup and hydrogen fuel cell technology
Toyota Canada Reports Record Electrified Sales for Fourth Straight Month
October was a good month for electrified vehicle sales, particularly if you happened to be selling Toyota SUVs in Canada.
Toyota Hybrids Stay on the Road Longer Than Any Other Cars
Owners of Toyota hybrids are keeping their cars longer than owners of any other nameplates. Here’s what makes Toyota special.
Toyota Partners with Hino to Make Fuel Cell Truck
Toyota and Hino Motors have struck a new partnership with the aim to develop a hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty fuel cell truck that will produce zero emissions. Hino, based in Tokyo, is the leading producer of medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks in Asia. Both companies have declared ambitious goals to reduce CO2 emissions. In addition to developing […]
Toyota Canada CEO Defends Auto Shows & Motorsports
Are auto shows outdated? Larry Hutchinson, president and CEO of Toyota Canada, doesn’t think so. Speaking at the 2020 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Hutchinson emphasized how important electrified vehicles were to Toyota and the rest of the automotive industry, and how auto shows help enable people to learn more about them. “In a […]
Toyota Canada Reports Record Electrified Vehicle Sales
Electric vehicle sales are building momentum for our Canuck friends up north. Toyota Canada reported a new electrified vehicle sales record for October 2019 with 3,498 units sold, up 56 percent compared to the same period last year. The sales leader was, unsurprisingly, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, the electrified version of one of the most […]
Meet Toyota’s Tiny Electric City Car
Though Toyota has long been one of the pioneers of electrified driving technology, it has yet to launch a production vehicle that relies purely on electric motor-driven propulsion. However, the automaker is hard at work on building an entire portfolio of electric models for 2025, and the first of these will launch in Japan next […]
Toyota’s Hybrid Battery Warranty is Getting Even Better
Toyota has announced its hybrid battery warranty will be extended to 10 years from the date of first use or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is up from 8 years and 100,000 miles, which was already pretty solid to begin with, and makes the warranty the longest offered warranty in the industry that covers […]