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Voluntary Recall If you own a Toyota Prius with a model year between 2004 and 2007, you should probably keep an eye on the mailbox for a letter from Toyota. The company has announced a voluntary recall of 650,000 Prius … Continue reading →

Toyota has announced that it will voluntarily repair 650,000 Prius models for a fault in the hybrid cooling system. According to Reuters, a glitch in the vehicle’s coolant pump could cause the vehicle to overheat and lose power, though no … Continue reading →

Air pollution from cars and trucks in Los Angeles and across California has dropped more than 85 percent since 1975 due to clean-air policies, according to a report issued today. “Clean Cars in California: Four Decades of Progress in the … Continue reading →

VANCOUVER — A bicycle was hit by an electric motorcycle in Vancouver Friday during an international race to promote zero emission vehicles, sending the injured cyclist to hospital to be treated for his injuries. In a brief statement issued late … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, that truth is offset a bit by the fact that the vehicle performs marginally worse than average when it comes to the emissions generated to build hybrid. Specifically, Toyota cranks out extra nonmethane hydrocarbons and particulate matter, thanks specifically … Continue reading →

That’s right. I was dissed by an EV driver. “Whattya want?” asked my friend Jim. “I dunno – he could wave. Smile. Something,” I replied. “We’re comrades in the EV revolution!” “That guy is not your comrade,” Jim said. “It’s … Continue reading →

The Toyota Prius finally appears ready to expand from a single model into a full lineup of vehicles. At the popular hybrid-electric car’s 10th anniversary party this past weekend, Toyota showed off a billboard that teased a larger, more frugal … Continue reading →

Hybrid and electric car owners have long been the beneficiaries of well-intended but poorly rationalized subsidies. It’s time to cut them out. Instead, these eco-drivers should be willing to pay a special tax for the privilege of being green. My … Continue reading →

Considering the majority of people in the U.S. know little to nothing about automobiles in general it is no surprise that Toyota has become the brand standard for quality. Not that Toyota makes a bad vehicle, but it seems by … Continue reading →

Forget all the reasons why a carpool is uncomfortable and you’re left with plenty of reasons why it doesn’t even make economical sense. First, this guy wanted me to pay $75 a month to join this carpool which is ridiculous; … Continue reading →