Geraldine Welcome Back! The UK Prius meeting is going well - we are now up to about 14 cars! There is still space, however, if anyone else wants to come. All...
This is the link: http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv? port_code=autoweek&cat_code=longtermtests&loc_code=index&content_code =09611403 ATTENTION ! you have...
I suspect the user being more sensitive on power demand and limiting it while going downhill results in a higher charged battery (full will appear at about 75%...
... Thanks to you, and everyone else, for the feedback on this one. I experienced the same today on a long hill descent with 3 bars of fuel, so it's definitely...
The marathons at the next World Athletics Championships in Finland will be led by a Prius: 6th July, 2004 Toyota Supports the Spirit of the IAAF World...
Hi! I'm back again from my trip to iceland. Unfortunately, I didn't see any other Prius during my trip (unlikely with only half a dozend Prius on iceland)....
Some time ago (middle of the 1990ies, I think) the FIA ruled out the use of Hybrids in formula 1, when some teams predicted *extremely* improoved responitivity...
Hello, Three days ago I saw my first 2004 Prius in the wild. I was driving my own black 2004 Prius when I suddenly noticed another one slightly in front of us....
Patrick, hi I have still not seen another Prius, except by prior arrangement! Last Sunday, 4 July the first UK Prius gathering went ahead at Bletchley Park. It...
Hi! I managed to get an extreme consumption of 7,04 l/100 km with my Prius I over 2,5 fill-ups. All I had to do was go from Hanstholm, North-Denmark over...
Hi! Last Month the statistics handed out by Toyota were flawed (they seem to simply used April Statistics for May). I've now corrected this error by using the...
... I would love to get a new Prius. I have a company car offer of any car. But with a waiting list of 10-12 months here in Europe my boss simply won't wait...
With a proper marketing & publicity effort, and a proper supply of vehicles, I think Toyota could have sold literally 10 times as many Priuses as they have. If...
Well, lets see how well the Toyota Avensis Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid, Corolla Verso Hybrid or Yaris Hybrid will do in the european market compared to their...
... for 2002 ... I'm wondering where Luxembourg is in this list. When I asked the dealer back in February, he implied that they had sold some, but I've yet to...
I see that Toyota in Japan have issued a Special Service Campaign [nb: NOT a recall, ie no safety issues involved] for the Classic Prius for HV battery...
I've received this reply from Axel Rüb at Volkswagen. Why are these guys, and other European manufacturers burying their heads in the sand and not coming up...
I believe Luxenbourgh is included in the Belgium number of the Toyota statistics. Here in austria, my dealer yesterday told me that if I would order a Prius II...
Hi Guys, I am not a Prius owner nor a VW group driver. In fact I drive a Lexus. I have toyed with the idea of buying a Prius and absolutely loved the car, both...
Amol, hi! Funny you should make that comparison, because when I was last looking for a new car, the choice eventually came down to: - a Prius T-Spirit, or - a...
Marcus To me that looks like a polite and well-argued response. For many people they are indeed offering good products that are competitive - see my other ...
Marcus, I can not agree that the German government is promoting Diesel over petrol. Diesels cost more to buy, the initial tax is higher and the road tax is ...
Jerry, I am still driving my Lexus and have decided to wait till they bring out the LX400h (hybrid). Then again, I might just step out and buy the Prius. Cant...
I know someone who regularly averages 60 mpg+ on motorways in a Bora with the same engine. Amol Karnik UK Regulatory Reporting x 7647 ... From: Victor Wood...
But still, running costs are the primary cost factor... High one-time costs (higher initial price, insurance penalty) can quickly be recovered by low running...
I've received this reply from Audi in response to a question about EV/Hybrid vehciles. regards Marcus Subject: Changes in our model range (AUDI-2004/07-20478) ...
