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Getting the Worst Gas Mileage in a Toyota Prius Is Harder Than You Think

Whether anyone, especially Prius owners, would like to admit it or not, the Toyota Prius is really only good for one thing: getting the best gas mileage possible. Considering its weird aerodynamic shape, lack of performance, and small engine setup, it’s no wonder that the 2021 Prius is able to an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy …
the AWDe is a great example of why knowing what drivetrain and powertrain mean is important

5 Reasons You Need a Toyota Prius in Your Life

Love it or hate it, the Toyota Prius is probably not going anywhere any time soon, and for good reason. Toyota has sold well over 6 million Prii globally to date because let’s face it, people want a car that can get over 50 mpg reliably while carrying their families, friends, and all the cargo …
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Toyota Prius Owners are Asking for a Recall Over a Popular Theft Item

You might think of the Toyota Prius as an “affordable hybrid,” but it’s actually more valuable than you think. Sure, it might only be priced in the mid-$20,000 range and its interior is not exactly Lexus quality, however, it’s what is on the outside that counts, more specifically, underneath the car. Unfortunately for many Prius …
A prototype of Toyota Motor Corp.'s fourth-generation Prius hybrid vehicle sits parked ahead of the test drive at the Fuji Speedway

Can You Replace a Hybrid Car Battery in Less Than 15 Minutes?

If you’re planning to buy an older hybrid car in the future, or if you already own one, then having to change the hybrid battery is an important maintenance item to think about. We’re not talking about the smaller 12-volt battery, we’re talking about the larger high-voltage battery that powers the hybrid powertrain. If you …
the AWDe is a great example of why knowing what drivetrain and powertrain mean is important

The Most Satisfying Small Cars Under $35,000

Owner satisfaction is best determined by how likely drivers would buy the car in question again. This doesn’t mean that the car doesn’t have flaws, but that its overall value supersedes everything else. Check out the most satisfying small cars under $35,000 that Consumer Reports’ members would buy again based on offered reliability, safety, and …
1900 Lohner-Porsche Semper Vivus hybrid

When Was the First Hybrid Car Built?

It might seem like the hybrid car was created just a couple of decades ago with the invention of the Toyota Prius. However, the hybrid car actually dates back to over a century ago and has had a spotty history ever since. Let’s take a look at the history of hybrid cars and find out …