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car gadgets
London Testing GPS-Controlled Throttle Limit
Big Brother is watching a fleet of London-owned Prii outfitted with a special black box that combines GPS location and a speed limit map to control the top speed the cars can reach. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Alphamazing: As has been argued at me before (lol): This isn't nanny-state-ism, it's just making sure the laws are FOLLOWED! You don't... 27 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
A GM-branded Toyota Prius? Is it Japanese April Fool's Day or something? [Bloomberg via BusinessInsider]
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car crash
If A Tree Falls On Two Prii, Does Anyone Recognize The Irony?
The Toyota Prius may be sold as an "environmentally-friendly" vehicle, but it seems the environment's got no mercy for two of them after a tree falling in high wind smashed one and damaged another. Gallery below. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Novaload Misses Murilee: As a person with too many trees, let me just say: They drop stuff on your car, roof, and YOU... 4 Responses | Other threads
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LOLCars
Ya Won't See Me Ever Hit E With My MPGs...In My Prius
Casual Maffia proves that tree-hugging, stinky crunchies roll deep and are much harder than you might think, beatboxing mad styles about the most liberal car to ever exist; the ultra-smug Toyota Prius. [via autoblog.nl]
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Comment by engineerd: My initial thought was this was going to be a Prius-loving, smugfest. Instead, it totally came off as them making fun... 5 Responses | Other threads
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New Toyota Prius Commercial: Creepy And Mesmerizing
Toyota's begun advertising for it's latest Jesus-mobile, the 2010 Toyota Prius, with a spot called "Harmony." The commercial, designed to show the symbolic connection between nature and automobiles is mesmerizing and creepy. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by engineerd: I'm punching babies and barbequing kittens right now. Idiots. The Prius is not green. It saves gas and that's... 47 Responses | Other threads
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The New Prius Will Make You THIS Much More Smug
In our review, we found the 2010 Toyota Prius to be a major improvement over the last generation. Still, we reserve the right to make smug jokes. Caption away, fellas. [Toyotausa @ Flickr]
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Comment by wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx is out of town for a week trying to find a computer: "Oh yeah, ladies. I died for your sins. Just like this." 14 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Toyota Prius: Solar Powered Ventilation System
We've already walked through some of the new trick gadgetry on the 2010 Toyota Prius. Now, here's how the solar powered ventilation system works to air out any odoriferous emanations of smug after you park. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Omaxem: All i see is a way to stop hookers dying from heat exposure while locked in the trunk. And for... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Toyota Prius Owners Experience The "Unexpected Adventure" Of Sudden, Unintended Acceleration
When a Toyota Prius experiences sudden, unintended acceleration, media reports call it "an unexpected adventure." We seem to recall when Jeeps did the same thing they were called "death traps" and "dangerously deadly."
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Comment by Ash78: Just get 60 Fucking Minutes on the case, the Prius will be out to pasture within two years. 13 Responses | Other threads
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LOLCars
Why You Should Buy A Prius (Hint: It’ll Get You Laid)
We've told you the 2010 Toyota Prius finally drives like a real car. We've told you it starts at $21,000. Now, Current TV's Ben Hoffman explains how it'll get you a Happy Earth Lay. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by scottcom36 has Weekday DT's, Weekend OD's: Yeah, but what kind of chicks are you going to get, and how hairy are they going to be? 8 Responses | Other threads
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Hybrid Car Wars
New Prius Vs. Fusion Hybrid Vs. Honda Insight: Which Hybrid Should You Buy?
A battle even more hotly contested in the car world than the Muscle Car Wars: the introduction of the Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2010 Prius and Honda Insight gives us the Hybrid Car Wars! Who survives? More » -
jalopnik reviews
2010 Toyota Prius: First Drive
You already know the 2010 Toyota Prius gets 50 MPG combined fuel economy, making it the most fuel-efficient car for sale in the U.S. But, did you know it returns 26.6 MPG at 102 MPH? More » -
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Toyota MR2 To Return As Prius-Based Coupe?
Reports claim Toyota may build an environmentally-friendly rear-wheel-drive Toyota MR2 coupe utilizing the Toyota Prius Hybrid Synergy Drive. A Prius-based MR2? Yeah, that'd be the third horseman of the Carpocalypse. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by digitalzombie: Ugh... why can't they just go diesel? 19 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Andy Richter Kills Smugness, One Prius Driver At A Time
Wow, Andy Richter, you just went from being Conan's bitch to American Hero in one quick film. If you consider Michael Douglas in "Falling Down" a hero. We know we loved the rocket launcher. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by .357: I don't mind all Prius owners, just the ones that go on and on about saving money, fuel, the earth... 22 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Used Hybrid Values Fall Off Cliff Called Low Gas Prices
Remember last summer when used hybrids and econo-cars were scalping the used market? Selling for twice blue book and such? Those days are gone. Used hybrid prices have tanked 23.5% since last summer. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by acemannw: Good!!! people really weren't saving any money by buying a Prius. They could save $10K and buy a Chevy... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Toyota Prius Tech Explained In Nerdy Video Detail
The 2010 Toyota Prius's 50 MPG fuel economy is only part of the story, it's also loaded with an unprecedented level of in-car technology. Here, Toyota tech guru Chris Risdon walks you through some features. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Velocitré: When is somebody gonna put a small block in one of these? 5 Responses | Other threads
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gadgets
2010 Toyota Prius Touch Tracer Display Makes Buttons Intuitive
The 2010 Toyota Prius uses a clever display that mimics user inputs on steering wheel-mounted buttons in the information display meaning you can keep your eyes on the road and not on the buttons.
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By Wes SilerComment by .357: Doesn't the S-Class already have something similar[2.bp.blogspot.com] 5 Responses | Other threads
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i feel gassy
2010 Toyota Prius: At 50 MPG, Officially Highest-Mileage Retail Vehicle
Toyota announced this morning the 2010 Toyota Prius will officially be the highest-mileage retail vehicle available in the U.S. with a combined EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 50 MPG. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Franzouse: 50 mpg makes it the highest mileage retail car ever in the US? This proves how sadly irrelevant the US auto... 20 Responses | Other threads
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ford fusion hybrid
Ford CEO Calls Man To Thank Him For Buying Fusion Hybrid Over Prius
Ford CEO Alan Mulally personally phoned a Michigan man to thank him for canceling an order for a Toyota Prius and buying a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Seriously? Yes. There's even video to prove it. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Tiberiuswise: Reminds me of the time Michael Moore challenged the heads of the big three to change the oil in a... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Car Crime
Road-Raging Prius Driver Rams Pickup, Result Predictable
An Earth-loving Toyota Prius driver uselessly sideswiped a pickup multiple times during a road rage incident in Colorado last Friday. The owner of the Prius is now being charged with felony assault. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Elhigh: About half the 60+ y.o. people I know, if threatened, will hand your ass to you. Hard. 24 Responses | Other threads
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LOLCars
Aussie Toyota Prius Owner Pays $1,500 For "12VOLT" License Plate
A loyal reader down under spotted something amusing pulling into his service bay, a Prius wearing a "12 VOLT" license plate. Just as amusing is the owner's "other" car. More » -
What Celebrities Drive
Larry David Drives A Toyota Prius
Pretty much what you'd expect from Hollywood's biggest complainer — Larry David does, in fact, drive a Toyota Prius. Although he donated his old one for environmental awareness, apparently he's now got a new one. More » -
What Celebrities Drive
Adrian Grenier Drives A Toyota Prius
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Canadian Rocker, Pink Backup Singer Rocks Prius Un-Ironically
Suzie McNeil was the last-female-standing on the reality show Rock Star: INXS and has toured with pop star Pink, making her super famous (for Canada) and earning her enough money to "pimp" her Prius. More »
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Comment by General Halfshaftery: a Prius is a noteworthy and expensive car (for Canada) Don't you have many of your "A-list" Hollywood stars running around... 29 Responses | Other threads
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cotomer sevis
Jalopnik Answers: The Plural Of Yaris is...
Our friendly neighbors over at Autoblog asked readers today what the plural of "Yaris" was. We figured we'd call up Toyota and ask. The answer, as well as the apparent official plural of "Prius," below. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by discontinuuity is once again meme-free: I think I heard on www.thetruthaboutcar that the plural of Prius is "Priora" if you go by the plural of... 13 Responses | Other threads
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toyota prius
Why You Should Buy A Toyota Prius Right Now
The Carpocalypse has forced Toyota to finally offer incentives on the Prius. Now's the time to buy one on the cheap to sell back to liberal elite coastal-dwellers at a profit when gas prices rise.
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Toyota Certified Used Hybrid Program: Who Needs New Batteries Anyway?
Not impulsive enough to buy a new Toyota Prius, but too scared of the world to buy a used one? Toyota has the certified used car program for you.
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Comment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: The problem is some of the smug is lost on the trade-in. So when you buy a used Prius you... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse Now
Toyota Offering Cash Incentive On Prius For First Time
December's sharp sales decline is pushing Toyota to offer cash incentives for the first time on the Prius hybrid. Toyota will also drop cash on top of the Corolla and Camry. More » -
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First Photo Of 2010 Toyota Prius, 2010 Honda Insight Together
After the Detroit Auto Show closed yesterday, we stuck around and captured the first shots of the freshly unveiled 2010 Toyota Prius with the 2010 Honda Insight; also, a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid was there. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Rust-MyEnemy: Got stuck in traffic yesterday behind a Toyota Corolla. He was doing at least 25mph less than he should have been. I... 10 Responses | Other threads
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detroit auto show
2010 Toyota Prius: Live, In The Vanilla Flesh!
Not only is the new Prius bigger and faster, but it’s more economical too. At 50 MPG the 2010 Toyota Prius will be the most fuel-efficient vehicle for sale in America. More » -
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2010 Toyota Prius: Bigger Size Meets Bigger Fuel Economy - 50 MPG!
The 2010 Toyota Prius has just been unveiled. The big story is, despite coming with a larger 1.8-liter engine, fuel economy's jumped from 46 MPG to 50 MPG. How? More » -
detroit auto show
2010 Toyota Prius: Bigger, Longer And With Higher Fuel Economy
Pictures and details of the 2010 Toyota Prius have again leaked ahead of the car's official release in a few hours. Aside from the picture we've already seen, let's look at the new details. More » -
over the back fence
New Toyota Prius May Get Larger Engine For US Market
The new Toyota Prius, debuting in Detroit next week, could be getting a larger engine for the American market. Why? US buyers want more power, not better economy. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by c0de: why the heck do americans have this fixation on LARGE engines, and then i get to hear how gas prices... 25 Responses | Other threads
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detroit auto show
Blue Man Group In First Official 2010 Toyota Prius Video
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Hertz Connect Car-On-Demand Service Taking Aim At Zipcar
Connect by Hertz, the company's new car-sharing service, lets consumers snag an iPod-enabled, GPS-equipped car for a few hours at a price not increased by typical rental fees. Sound familiar?
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Comment by SmaartAasSaabr: Hey you know what sounds even better? Pay 200$ a month and have a car sitting in your driveway whenever... 3 Responses | Other threads
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toyota prius
Tech-Savvy Prius Owner Uses Hybrid To Power House During Snow Storm
When an ice storm knocked out power to much of New England, one Toyota Prius owner reached for his inverter and powered some of his home with the happy little hybrid. Smug FTW? Yes.
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Comment by nutbastard: my god, someone used an inverter on a car with a bunch of batteries in it. i bet nobody has... 17 Responses | Other threads
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detroit auto show
Lexus HS 250h: Let The Strip Tease Begin!
Rumors come and go, but as we told you back in August, this one has merit. Lexus is slowly letting the cat out of the bag about the HS 250h, its new dedicated-hybrid model. -
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2010 Toyota Prius Teasers Show Engine Bay For First Time
The exhausting and inconsequential teaser series surrounding the 2010 Toyota Prius continues and now we get to see something that matters — the Hybrid Synergy Drive nestled snugly in its engine bay. -
custom cars
AutoLabo Creates Aero Package For Toyota Prius
Here's an interesting new body kit from AutoLabo for the Toyota Prius taking a different spin on customization. The package ekes out every last possible trick of aerodynamics from the little multi-drived Toyota. It's got rear wheel skirts, a neat little element in the front wheel well to reduce turbulence, a reshaped rear diffuser, lower side skirts and a newish refreshed nose.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Elhigh: You can tell they're not trying really hard: the big side mirrors are still on it. Check out Basjoos' Aerocivic at... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by rognbrow: Excuse me but that's a Cruze, not a Volt, or is that what they mean by "mule" 8 Responses | Other threads
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detroit auto show
2010 Toyota Prius Is Worst Managed Teaser Campaign Ever, New Unofficial Pics Emerge
There are really two kinds of press campaigns surrounding the 2010 Toyota Prius right now, the official ones with silly pictures of knobs and carpet and bolts and the like, then there's the other kind that leaks the whole car and major details, like this one today. In this set of low-resolution images we see the Prius in profile, the layout of the all-digital dash, the amount of cargo room we can expect, and that the new car will be getting headlight washers — certainly one of those hefty options absolutely necessary for a super efficient hybrid. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by vwminispeedster, pronounded Si-trow-in: and I thought the Mustang teaser campaign was the worst ever. I am so sick of that damn car and... 4 Responses | Other threads
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