Toyota Prius sales soar as the Cash for Clunkers program went into effect. Under the first 80,000 Cash for Clunkers vouchers processed, the new Prius has become the fourth most popular car bought. The amazing thing is that of the ten most popular cars bought under the CARS program, the next generation Prius is the [...]
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Why can’t we get a 50 MPG car? The technology is there yet we cannot seem to break this barrier in the U.S. Over in Europe there are cars such as the Volkswagon Polo and Ford Fiesta that get upwards of 65 MPG. It seems that Electric cars lack in the [...]
In 50 years we will look back and say this was the moment that cars took the next step in their evolution. The Toyota Prius will be getting solar panels! Available as an option on 2010 Japanese Prius Hybrids; the solar panels will be used to power a ventilation system while the car is parked.
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Modellista Body kits for the 2010 Toyota Prius
Posted in Accessories, Performance, Prius on May 30th, 2009
Toyota of Japan has an in-house tuning division called Modellista. You can liken this to Nissan’s Nismo or Mazdaspeed. To go along with the official release of the new 2010 Prius, you can now buy some sweet looking body kits from Modellista.
There are 3 different body kits available that add some style and [...]
Pimp Your Prius With Tom’s Racing Parts!
Posted in Accessories, Prius on May 15th, 2009
It is only inevitable that Prius owners would want to start adding parts to their cars. I think this is ingrained in every car buff’s DNA. The first and second generation Prius’ look about as boring as you can get. And there is really no aftermarket support for this car; seems a little strange since [...]
The Toyota Prius vs. Ford Fusion Hybrid Death Match
Posted in Car Review, Ford Hybrid, Prius on May 13th, 2009
Forget Ultimate Fighting; the real no holds barred fight to the finish pits the new Ford Fusion vs. the reigning champion Toyota Prius. Only one can emerge, so who will be victorious and who will die a horribly painful nationally televised death? Ok, so I got a little excited. But this is the Hybrid challenge [...]
The Toyota Prius – As Good As It Gets!
Posted in Car Review, Prius on May 13th, 2009
The Toyota Prius is the highest ranked compact car for good reason. The Prius is a trustworthy hybrid car who’s electric and gas power train collaborate seamlessly with a variable transmission. The electric operation is dominant over the gasoline engine which supplies auxiliary power and therefore has significantly improved fuel economy and lessens the environmental [...]
It’s funny how America is the #1 importer of oil. We import 60% more oil than we produce! But check this out….we are second to Russia in Natural Gas Production. So why do we use oil to power our cars instead of Natural Gas? Beats me! I mean we are #6 on the list in [...]
Kick Ass and Saving Gas - The 2010 Toyota Prius
Posted in Car Review, Prius on May 13th, 2009
Think your cooler than the dude driving around the funny little Prius? Well think again! The Prius gets 50 MPG or so, your car is lucky to get 30. The little hybrid has created an automotive revolution; you’ve created some bastard children. The Prius benefits from the most current technology Toyota has to offer, you [...]