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Toyota debuts new Prius hybrid

Toyota Motor Corp. on Monday launched its much-awaited new Prius gasoline-electric hybrid to face off against rival Honda Motor Co.'s Insight hybrid released in February. Officially priced, as expected, at ¥2.05 million, the new Prius has alread... ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Mon, May 18 2009

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Honda Motor Co. threw the spotlight Thursday on its new Insight hybrid, which goes on sale Friday, hoping its cheaper price challenges the gasoline-electric hybrid market dominance of Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius. But recession-hit buyers may want to hold...
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20 Oct 09 visit Toyota adds Sai to hybrid lineup  »  Japan Times
Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled its new Sai compact hybrid sedan Tuesday, hoping to expand the range of its fuel-efficient lineup. The gasoline-electric Sai, which goes on sale Dec. 7, is Toyota's third exclusive hybrid model after the Prius and Lexus HS250h...
28 Jul 08 visit Business › Toyota may hike Prius, luxury vehicle prices in Japan  »  Japan Today Toyota Motor Corp is considering raising prices in Japan of its Prius gasoline-electric hybrid car and luxury models, company officials said. The automaker is expected…
19 Jun 09 visit Business › Toyota gets 180,000 orders for new Prius hybrid  »  Japan Today Toyota Motor Corp got 180,000 orders for the new Prius hybrid in Japan in just a month, far surpassing its target of 10,000 vehicles in…

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