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Toyota Prius C is Greenest – Ford F-350 XL is Meanest

Benji Jerew — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:09:28 +0000

If you were to consider, what is the greenest form of transportation, that is, the least environmental impact, you might answer, “Sneakers.” That’s not far off, but have you considered what goes into the manufacture of a pair of sneakers? It requires a significant amount of energy [read: greenhouse gas emissions] to produce a single […]

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2012 Prius C Rated Most Reliable Vehicle

Leigh Hutchens — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:10:55 +0000

This year, the Consumer Reports’ list of reliable 2012 vehicles is led by the Toyota Prius C compact hybrid. In fact, Toyota-made automobiles dominated the top of the list. This list is compiled from subscriber input and experience with 1.2 million vehicles, however, Consumer Reports did acknowledge that some results may have been affected by […]

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Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Presenting Their New Prius-C Concept

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:09:31 +0000

The Detroit auto show is the main stage for Toyota's rebirth after a rather compromising period. The Japanese company has big plans for the next couple of years: introducing seven new hybrid cars, updating four existing versions and a fully electric vehicle. Also, a hydrogen fuel cell powered car is expected by 2015.

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