Monday, September 17, 2012

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Toyota Prius V

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 10:15 AM PDT

Introduced for 2012 and continued largely unchanged for 2013, the Toyota Prius V is essentially a four-door wagon version of the Toyota Prius Liftback. It hangs onto the basic formula for all Prius models--a dedicated body style and the company signature Hybrid Synergy Drive system--but expands in length, height, and interior volume. The Prius V...


Toyota Prius C

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 10:00 AM PDT

First launched as a 2012 model, the Toyota Prius C is one of four members of the Prius hybrid family. It offers the high fuel economy of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive—and some of the same high-mpg technology as other Prius models—but in a smaller, compact hatchback body that's easier to maneuver and park. It's also the cheapest Prius...


Toyota Prius

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 09:30 AM PDT

The Toyota Prius hybrid has expanded from its classic Liftback model into a family of four vehicles: the original Prius five-door hatchback, a Prius Plug-In Hybrid version of that vehicle, the larger Prius V wagon, and most recently, the Prius C compact hatchback. The Prius Liftback and Prius C remain the liquid-fueled vehicles with the best fuel...


Mississippi, Oklahoma Make Life Miserable For Motorists

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 08:00 AM PDT

Back in May, we gave you our picks for the best (and worst) states for drivers. Now, another organization has compiled a similar list, and we're intrigued to see some overlap in the results. Here at TCC, we based our rankings of U.S. states on five criteria: Gas prices Miles driven per capita Speed limits Accident rate Speeding tickets written...


Ford Recall, Volvo Recalls, BMW Eyeing De Tomaso: Car News Headlines

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 08:00 AM PDT

Today at The Car Connection, we bring you word that Ford is recalling 2.0-liter EcoBoost-equipped 2012 Edge models for a fire risk, tell you that Volvo is recalling 2013 S60 and XC60 models for an airbag defect and spill the details on a potential sale of De Tomaso to BMW. It’s the start of a new week, so here’s a fresh batch of car...


U.S. Accuses China Of Illegal Auto & Parts Subsidies

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 07:00 AM PDT

China's auto industry is booming: car sales are strong, and the country's suppliers are doing bang-up business on the export front. But the U.S. claims that China has given its auto industry unfair advantages through heavy import tariffs, artificially devalued currency, and $1 billion in shady subsidies. According to CNN, the feds are filing a...


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