Toyota Prius News

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  Toyota Tests Solar-Powered Prius In Quest For Plugless Electric Car

  By Reuters•Sep 12, 2019 07:20 PM•1 min read

  Inspired by new ultra-thin solar panels developed for satellites, a project led by Toyota Motor Corp is experimenting with a sun-powered Prius that it hopes will one day require no plugging in. In the Japanese government-funded demonstration project, Toyota engineers fitted solar panels designed by Sharp Corp to the hood, roof, rear window and spoiler to see how much juice the sun can generate. The electricity from the panels goes directly to the drive battery, so the Prius can charge while moving or when parked.

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  Toyota Prius TRD Edition Unveiled

  By car&bike Team•Dec 27, 2018 07:58 PM•1 min read

  Toyota has officially unveiled the Toyota Prius TRD edition, giving the popular hybrid vehicle a more sporty and aggressive look and it's based on the 2019 Toyota Prius facelift, which was revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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  Toyota Plans To Recall 1 Million Hybrid Models Over Wiring Issue

  By car&bike Team•Sep 6, 2018 01:25 AM•1 min read

  Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it planned to recall around 1.03 million vehicles, including its gasoline-hybrid Prius model, in Japan, North America, Europe and other regions due to an issue with the engine wire harness which can pose a fire risk.

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  Toyota Loses Prius Trademark In India. Here's Why

  By car&bike Team•Dec 19, 2017 08:35 PM•1 min read

  Toyota had filed a suit against Prius Auto Industries in the Delhi High Court back in 2009, claiming that the goods manufactured and sold by the defendants bore the plaintiff's registered 'Toyota', 'Toyota Innova', 'Toyota Device' and 'Prius' trademarks, thereby resulting in infringement of these trademarks.

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  Fourth Generation Toyota Prius Hybrid Launched In India At Rs. 38.96 Lakh

  By Sameer Contractor•Feb 16, 2017 12:38 AM•1 min read

  The fourth generation Toyota Prius Hybrid has been launched in the country priced at Rs. 38.96 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the single Z8 variant. The new generation model was launched internationally last year and was also showcased by the Japanese carmaker at the 2016 Auto Expo in India. The car is on display at Toyota dealerships across the country, while bookings have also commenced for the fully imported model.

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  Toyota Hybrid Sales Cross Over 10 Million Units Globally

  By Sameer Contractor•Feb 15, 2017 04:34 PM•1 min read

  Toyota Motor Corporation has clocked a significant milestone with the sale of over 10 million hybrid vehicles globally. As of 31st January 2017, the Japanese manufacturer had sold 10.05 million hybrid cars, manufacturing cleaner and greener vehicles for a sustainable future.

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  New-Gen Toyota Prius Hybrid Previewed In India; To Be Launched In 2017

  By car&bike Team•Nov 24, 2016 11:19 PM•1 min read

  Toyota Prius has been one of the most popular hybrids in the world. Despite limited sales, the Japanese carmaker has been selling the car in India for six years now and is now all set to launch the new generation model as well. Recently Toyota previewed the car in India ahead of its official launch next year.

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  Toyota Wins the Prius Trademark Case in India After Seven Years

  By car&bike Team•Jul 11, 2016 08:44 PM•1 min read

  Toyota wins Prius trademark case against eepak Mangal & Ors., CS (OS) 2490 of 2009.

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  Toyota Recalls 3.37 Million Cars to Fix Airbags and Emission Control Unit

  By car&bike Team•Jun 29, 2016 09:33 PM•1 min read

  Toyota Motor Corp. has announced that it will be issuing a recall for 1.43 million hybrid cars worldwide to fix faulty airbag unit.

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  Auto Expo 2016: New Toyota Prius Unveiled in India

  By car&bike Team•Feb 5, 2016 04:57 PM•1 min read

  The 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid has been unveiled in India at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo, with the car likely to be launched by the end of the year. The all-new Prius, which was globally revealed by Toyota in September 2015, utilises the new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) and this platform has resulted in a series of improvements in the car when compared to the outgoing model.

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  Top 4 Upcoming Hybrid Sedans in India

  By Seshan Vijayraghvan•Jan 14, 2016 09:44 PM•1 min read

  Here are the top 3 hybrid sedans that are set to go on sale in the Indian car market in 2016.

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  Toyota to recall 1.9 million units of the Prius worldwide, 167 in India

  By Ameya Naik•Feb 13, 2014 09:58 PM•1 min read

  Toyota announced that it is recalling 1.9 million units of the Prius hybrid car manufactured between March 2009 and February 2014.

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