TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces that it has started discussions with potential users in Japan of the newly developed "Prius Plug-in Hybrid". Approximately 200 units will be leased through a leasing company to designated parties such as government ministries, local governments and energy companies that are actively promoting environmentally considerate vehicles.
The designated parties are principally participants in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "EV & PHV... Read Full Story
The new Toyota Prius has clinched its first major award, voted Japan Car of the Year by a panel of distinguished motoring journalists and industry experts at the Tokyo motor show. The accolade is a formal acknowledgement of the advances Toyota has made with the third generation Prius, which delivers more power yet even better fuel efficiency and lower emissions from its full hybrid powertrain.Prius’s advanced but eminently user-friendly technology is also winning the hearts and minds of its m... Read Full Story
The new Toyota Prius has clinched its first major award, voted Japan Car of the Year by a panel of distinguished motoring journalists and industry experts at the Tokyo motor show. The accolade is a formal acknowledgement of the advances Toyota has made with the third generation Prius, which delivers more power yet even better fuel efficiency and lower emissions from its full hybrid powertrain.Prius’s advanced but eminently user-friendly technology is also winning the hearts and minds of its m... Read Full Story
Honda chief executive Takanobu Ito today spelled out his vision for the next decade at Honda to CAR Online. No successor to the NSX is under development, but there will be a smaller city car slotting under the Jazz in Honda's range. It will be launched in Asia at first, potentially following in the rest of the world.Ito, who is also president of Honda R&D, said that the company had no firm plans for a pure battery electric vehicle at this stage – the onus is on hybrid petrol electric cars... Read Full Story
Honda chief executive Takanobu Ito today spelled out his vision for the next decade at Honda to CAR Online. No successor to the NSX is under development, but there will be a smaller city car slotting under the Jazz in Honda's range. It will be launched in Asia at first, potentially following in the rest of the world.Ito, who is also president of Honda R&D, said that the company had no firm plans for a pure battery electric vehicle at this stage – the onus is on hybrid petrol electric cars... Read Full Story
You may have noticed that the blog's content has not been updated for a while. This is due to lack of time and I really apologize for that.I am afraid that I don't have sufficient free time in order to maintain three blogs and I believe, that there are many sources providing news related to Honda. Therefore, I will stop updating this blog, although "Opel News & Info" blog will include bits and bobs from the automotive industry, as well as personal opinions and thought. The content of the ... Read Full Story
You may have noticed that the blog's content has not been updated for a while. This is due to lack of time and I really apologize for that.I am afraid that I don't have sufficient free time in order to maintain three blogs and I believe, that there are many sources providing news related to Honda. Therefore, I will stop updating this blog, although "Opel News & Info" blog will include bits and bobs from the automotive industry, as well as personal opinions and thought. The content of the ... Read Full Story
Long-time Carscoop reader Marcus sent those revealing JDM brochure scans of the new Toyota SAI hybrid sedan that is due to make its world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show later this week. Toyota's second dedicated hybrid model after the Prius is in essence a reshaped version of the Lexus HS 250h that was revealed at the 2009 Detroit Show in January and is already on sale in the U.S. and Japan.The photos, some of which depict the Sai with original Toyota accessories from TRD and Modellista, show ... Read Full Story
Long-time Carscoop reader Marcus sent those revealing JDM brochure scans of the new Toyota SAI hybrid sedan that is due to make its world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show later this week. Toyota's second dedicated hybrid model after the Prius is in essence a reshaped version of the Lexus HS 250h that was revealed at the 2009 Detroit Show in January and is already on sale in the U.S. and Japan.The photos, some of which depict the Sai with original Toyota accessories from TRD and Modellista, show ... Read Full Story
Honda has been working on a new technology that could lead to a breakthrough in vehicle development. Initial research by the firm, joined with scientists at Purdue University and the University of Louisville, has shown that microscopic carbon nanotubes may be capable of distributing electricty quicker and more efficiently.The nanotubes may also be used to create a material that is at least as light as carbon fiber, but stronger than steel.Researchers currently grow the carbon nanotubes on me... Read Full Story
