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First Timer: 2021 Toyota Prius Prime

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In this case we met with Mark and Annette, who purchased a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. CFR: Tell us about the research and shopping experience and the purchase decision process, such as when did you buy or lease the Prius Prime, when did you begin researching new cars, and what dealer did you go with? Happy with their choice.

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Toyota to launch a Prius-like bZ3C electric crossover, but you can’t have it

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The Toyota bZ3C looks like the new Prius, but the electric SUV crossover won’t be available in the US. The company is monitoring the demand for rivals like the F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T. The company could use new electric models in the US, with its sole bZ4X accounting for less than 0.5% of sales through March.

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7-Eleven and Nuro launch first commercial autonomous delivery service in California

Green Car Congress

In collaboration with Nuro, a robotics company transforming local commerce with autonomous vehicles, 7-Eleven is launching the first autonomous commercial delivery in the state of California, enabling its customers in the Mountain View, California service area to order through the 7NOW delivery app to have their products delivered via bot.

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Toyota previews Prius v; first expansion of planned Prius family

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The Prius v. The Prius v is one of three planned regional iterations of the vehicle: Toyota will release the vehicle as the Prius+ in Europe, and as the Prius α in Japan ( earlier post ). Bob Carter: Prius may eventually lead Toyota sales in US. I can see Prius eventually leading Toyota sales in the US.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. The next Prius will feature improved batteries with higher energy density. —Satoshi Ogiso.

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Toyota launches upgrading service in Japan

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Toyota Motor Corporation has started offering an upgrade service in Japan that allows customers to evolve their cars swiftly in line with technological innovation as part of the company’s efforts to enhance car value. The service is available for the Prius U Grade.

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Toyota Begins Short-Term Renting of Plug-in Prius in Nagasaki Prefecture

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Toyota Motor Corporation has begun short-term rental of the Plug-in Prius (Prius PHV) from a Toyota rental and leasing company in Nagasaki prefecture, Japan. Two vehicles will be available in the city of Goto. The Prius PHV can be recharged from a household power supply, and offers electric range of 23.4

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