Toyota unveils new hybrid-only model in Japan to follow hit PriusToyota unveils new hybrid-only model TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. has unveiled a more expensive and bigger hybrid-only model than its hit Prius, underlining the Japanese automaker’s ambitions to make green technology more widespread. Nissan’s electric vehicle glides, tilts into corners, to be unveiled at Tokyo auto showNissan’s electric vehicle tilts into corners ATSUGI, Japan — Nissan’s Land Glider electric vehicle tilts from side to side, sashaying into curves by up to a 17-degree angle, as though showing off in a fashion statement that it’s zero-emissions. Toyota to show show ‘green’ sportscar with Subaru engine, futuristic electric car in TokyoToyota to show green sportscar with Subaru engine TOKYO — Besides showing off its well-known hybrids, Toyota will take a slightly different tack at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show to display a green sportscar with a special kind of gasoline engine. 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid grows a bit, adds power and featuresToyota Prius stays on top in mileage There’s no sunroof available in the latest Lexus IS cars. But no one is going to complain. Toyota plans $1 billion US marketing effort in 4th quarter, betting on recovery in auto marketEyeing recovery, Toyota plans $1B marketing push NEW YORK — Toyota Motor Corp. will pour $1 billion into a major U.S. marketing campaign in the fourth quarter, as the Japanese automaker bets on a recovery in the ailing auto market here. Daimler focuses on efficiency; shows hybrid and electric cars at Frankfurt Auto ShowDaimler bets on efficiency, shows electric, hybrid FRANKFURT — Daimler AG unveiled a number of new electric and hybrid cars Tuesday at the Frankfurt Auto Show, saying it plans to keep its focus on luxury and fuel efficiency. Toyota’s Prius hybrid best-selling car in Japan for 4th straight monthToyota Prius top-selling car in Japan for 4 months TOKYO — An auto industry group says Toyota’s hugely popular Prius hybrid ranked as Japan’s top-selling car in August for the fourth straight month. How the Volt compares with other electric and hybrid vehiclesHybrid and electric power systems at a glance Hybrids like Toyota’s Prius and plug-in vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt run on systems other than purely gas-fired engines. |
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