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Saving money with a plug-in hybrid conversion

A Prius with a Hymotion plug-in hybrid conversion package. Good for the environment and reducing oil dependence, but your wallet? “I’m going to use this to save money on my campaign. I’m running for Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder in November,” Ray Flesher recently told Denver 7 news about his recently converted plug-in Toyota Prius. But is his [...] [...]

Fuel economy: Is it you or is your hybrid a dud?

Is it a hybrid dud, or is it you? Finding blame for bad hybrid fuel economy Drive a hybrid just like any other vehicle, and it will usually still achieve considerably better fuel economy than a similar conventional vehicle, especially in city conditions. However, smart hybrid drivers can often significantly increase their hybrid’s fuel economy by [...] [...]

CR-Z hybrid and the irrational exuberance of America

Perfect for every day commuters. A bad omen for plug-ins? As the Honda CR-Z hybrid makes it way to dealerships, a number of reviewers have remarked how unappreciated will be Honda’s latest hybrid. It’s just not made for Americans. In a market defined by waste, the CR-Z hybrid just makes too much sense. “Look around at rush hour and [...] [...]

Facelift for the 2011 Toyota Highlander hybrid?

A new smile for the Highlander An edgier look for the Highlander hybrid The 2011’s are coming, and that should mean some changes for a number of hybrid cars. At the Moscow Auto Show Toyota is showing off an updated 2011 Toyota Highlander that includes updates that should make their way to America in all Highlander models, including [...] [...]

Toyota Vehicles: Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recall on Certain Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix Models

Check here for news updates and FAQs for the safety recall campaigns. Visit @Toyota ACCESS to receive your news via e-mail. Update your RSS feed preferences. [...]

Manufacturing & Engineering: Toyota Recognizes Top Suppliers in Launch of Sienna

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) today presented awards for its top performing suppliers in the recent launch of the 2011 Toyota Sienna. Visit @Toyota ACCESS to receive your news via e-mail. Update your RSS feed preferences. [...]

FORD FIRST WITH ASSEMBLY LINE WI-FI PROVISIONING FOR DELIVERY OF SYNC SOFTWARE TO 2011 EDGE

Ford is the first automaker to use Wi-Fi provisioning on the assembly line to wirelessly deliver SYNC software to vehicles equipped with the new MyFord Touch driver connect technology as they are being built. The new on-the-assembly-line Wi-Fi capability eliminates the need for building, stocking and storing multiple SYNC hardware modules, thus reducing manufacturing complexity [...] [...]

FORD TRANSIT CONNECT AND FORD E-SERIES VANS JOIN BEST BUY GEEK SQUAD FLEET

The Ford Transit Connect and Ford E-Series van are joining Geek Squad as part of Best Buy’s continuing efforts to build a more fuel-efficient fleet and streamlined transportation system. [...]