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QOTD: Which Car Horns Sound the Most Out of Place?

The Truth About Cars

I’ve been on a bender of buying and selling cars lately, which, in combination with my regular testing, has put me behind the wheel of a great number of new vehicles in a shorter time than usual. That has led me to an interesting question: Which car horns sound the most out of place?

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From Coast to Coast: Uncovering the Most Loved Cars in Each State

The Truth About Cars

From the rugged Ford F-150 in Alabama to the versatile Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, each vehicle serves the unique needs of its local population. Power explores the most popular vehicles sold be state.

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Subaru’s electric plans, Toyota Prius impact, New Jersey invests in green: The Week In Reverse

Green Car Reports

Looking back at the week’s green-car news, it. Which automaker’s targets for electric vehicles are seen as out of reach by a consulting firm? What kind of vehicle will be built at the former Chevy Volt plant?

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Toyota inviting royalty-free use of ~5,680 hydrogen fuel cell patents

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At CES, Toyota announced that it will invite royalty-free use of approximately 5,680 fuel cell related patents held globally, including critical technologies developed for the new Toyota Mirai. The announcement covers only fuel cell-related patents wholly owned by Toyota. In May 2014, Toyota announced a $7.3-million

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Toyota announces priority registration website for Prius Plug-In Hybrid

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., announced the introduction of a new Online Order System that will launch later this year for the all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid. The Prius Plug-in will begin arriving at Toyota dealers in 15 launch states in spring 2012, with a nationwide roll-out the following year.

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Toyota reduces pricing on 2014 Prius Plug-In in US

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Toyota has reduced the MSRP on the 2014 Prius Plug-in Hybrid by more than $2,000, making the starting MSRP $29,990 (excluding dealer preparation and handling, DPH). This price repositioning on the base Prius Plug-in Hybrid is not accompanied by any reduction in vehicle content. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. TMS) announced that New York City will join the company’s US Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) demonstration program. Toyota and New York City have partnered together on a variety of environmental initiatives. Toyota has also delivered 10 prototype hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicles to John F.