Read more Prius stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/11066/prius.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 5:41:50 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72976/nissan-leaf-wins-name-game.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNissan already had its work cut out in designing a hybrid—whatever it made had to measure up to Toyota’s hugely successful Prius. Then it needed a name, which came at the end of a process blending business, culture, and the law. Possibilities must be cleared in hundreds of countries,...http://www.newser.com/story/72976/nissan-leaf-wins-name-game.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 30 Oct 2009 17:40:48 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/72847/why-this-hot-rod-is-greener-than-a-prius.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSo, conventional wisdom tells us, if you want to help the environment, ditch those dreams of a hot-rod, get a hybrid, and commute knowing you’ve done your part to save the environment. Nonsense, writes Joe Eaton , who did precisely the opposite. “Giving up your Prius and putting a hot rod...http://www.newser.com/story/72847/why-this-hot-rod-is-greener-than-a-prius.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 29 Oct 2009 18:45:12 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/66783/toyota-plans-cheaper-more-fuel-efficient-hybrid.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagToyota plans to keep its lead in the environmentally friendly vehicle market with a new car to be released in 2011, Bloomberg reports. The vehicle, to be based on the company's Vitz compact, will be around 5% more fuel-efficient than its Prius and will sell for around $15,600, according...http://www.newser.com/story/66783/toyota-plans-cheaper-more-fuel-efficient-hybrid.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 13 Aug 2009 5:53:36 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64676/hybrid-owners-have-more-accidents-get-more-tickets.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOwners of hybrid vehicles tend to drive more, have higher repair bills, and get more tickets than their gas-guzzling counterparts, the Car Connection reports. A study of the behavior of 360,000 motorists found insurers pay 17% more for comprehensive coverage of hybrid owners compared to owners of conventional models....http://www.newser.com/story/64676/hybrid-owners-have-more-accidents-get-more-tickets.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 17 Jul 2009 18:39:08 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63999/how-taxpayers-can-profit-from-the-new-gm.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTomorrow will see the death—and rebirth—of General Motors. And with the government taking a 60% stake, it's reasonable to wonder whether taxpayers will ever see a return on their investment, writes Matthew DeBord for the Big Money on Slate. But the focus on money might be "short-sighted," he...http://www.newser.com/story/63999/how-taxpayers-can-profit-from-the-new-gm.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 09 Jul 2009 20:47:43 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63236/prius-owners-sue-over-faulty-headlights.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagToyota’s Prius, now in its third generation, remains the dominant hybrid car. But an increasing number of older Prius owners are finding that the autos have a potentially dangerous flaw—failing headlights. What's worse, the so-called high-intensity discharge lamps, which are optional ugrades, can cost more than $1,000 to...http://www.newser.com/story/63236/prius-owners-sue-over-faulty-headlights.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 30 Jun 2009 17:38:51 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63030/10-cars-that-changed-our-lives.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCars can create or symbolize profound change—in lifestyle, financial status, and even forms of government. Forbes looks at 10 that changed the world: Toyota Prius. The flagship model for all hybrids, the Prius opened people's minds to the ugly environmental impact of driving. It remains the world's best-selling hybrid...http://www.newser.com/story/63030/10-cars-that-changed-our-lives.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 28 Jun 2009 17:37:47 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/47798/plush-new-prius-will-hit-50mpg.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagToyota's sleeker, more fuel-efficient update to its iconic Prius, already the most fuel-efficient vehicle on the market, offers a city-highway average of 50mpg—up from 46—and a bunch of new amenities. Unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2010 model comes with a more powerful engine, a moonroof, and...http://www.newser.com/story/47798/plush-new-prius-will-hit-50mpg.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 13 Jan 2009 12:36:55 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/45996/mighty-toyota-posts-its-first-loss-ever.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagToyota will post a loss for the first time in its history, the victim of plummeting sales and multi-year highs in the value of the yen, the company warned today. The Japanese automaker, which has enjoyed a reputation for profits even in bad times, announced that it would suspend executive...http://www.newser.com/story/45996/mighty-toyota-posts-its-first-loss-ever.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 22 Dec 2008 6:08:00 CST