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Toyota U.S. Operations 2013 Brochure

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Bob Lutz and VL Automotive, Wanxiang trying to buy Fisker

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Fisker Chinese company Wanxiang was in the news earlier this year, as it moved to acquire bankrupt automotive battery company A123. Turns out, while that was taking place in the public eye, Wanxiang was also working with VL Automotive – of Bob Lutz and Destino fame – to try and buy out [...] [...]

Toyota Financial Services Awards New Toyota to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth of the Year Winner

May 21, 2013 – Torrance, Calif.– Toyota Financial Services (TFS), as part of its Making Life Easier for YOUth initiative, recently awarded a new Corolla to the 2012-13 Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BCGA) National Youth of the Year Winner Trei Dudley.  Visit @Toyota ACCESS to receive your news via e-mail. Update [...] [...]

2013 Ford Fusion Energi earns five-star safety rating from NHTSA

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Ford The Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid has had a charmed life so far. Qualifying for California HOV lane status and getting impressive range and miles per gallon equivalent numbers are all bound to help its market image. Now, the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi has earned a five-star Overall Vehicle Score, the [...] [...]

Ford hit with another lawsuit over C-Max, Fusion Hybrid mpg claims

Filed under: Hybrid, MPG, Ford Ford is waiting to see if it will be facing several class action lawsuits over its mileage ratings – three of which were filed in late April. Suits filed in federal courthouses in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and California claim Ford is overstating the average mileage ratings for its 2013 Ford C-Max [...] [...]

High schooler electrifies Honda S2000

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Honda Any old codger wondering if our future’s in good hands should check out what Juan Ehringeras is doing with his Honda S2000. The high school senior is rebuilding the two-seater as an all-electric vehicle, and seems to be having fun with the process, according to Motor Authority. Ehringeras, who chose the car because [...] [...]

A family’s 10-year history with a 2003 first-gen Toyota Prius

Filed under: Green Culture, Hybrid, MPG, Toyota The Toyota Prius has put in its time as the benchmark for hybrids and fuel efficient vehicles on American roads. For Scott Burns, it’s put in time as a family car as well, and one he’s been incredibly happy with. Burns, writing in the Houston Chronicle, says owning a 2003 [...] [...]

Little car, big arguments: Honda Fit EV review divides C&D readers for our entertainment

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Honda For anyone wanting to get a clearer view of the “us vs. them” environment dividing electric-vehicle advocates and everyone else, Plug In Cars‘ take on Car and Driver‘s recent review of the Honda Fit EV is instructive. The innocuous-looking Honda triggered some “anti-EV vitriol” Car and Driver readers. It’s not a huge surprise [...] [...]