The Toyota Prius is known as the hybrid that gets the best gas mileage of any car in its class.  If you have been trying to decide if the Prius is the best Toyota car for you, here is some great information that may assist you in making the decision. The Prius was one of [...]

There is a lot of talk about hybrids and EV’s (electric vehicles) these days, we are all conscious of the effect of gasoline combustion engines on our environment, but many people do not realize that with every gallon of gas that is burned in an automobile that has a combustible engine, 19 pounds of CO2 is released [...]

It’s more normal than ever to see a billboard or advertisement telling of a new environmentally friendly product or vehicle. In fact, it would be difficult to make it through a newspaper or magazine with coming across a handful of articles on the subject. Each year, it seems, the auto industry is put under increasing [...]

On January 11, 2010 at the North American International Auto show, Toyota Motor Sales introduced the FT-CH hybrid concept. This would accomplish Toyota’s strategy in offering a wider range of hybrid vehicles to potential car buyers. Toyota is set to roll out the plug-in hybrid model, as well as, the battery electric Toyota cars in [...]

This 2010 Toyota Highlander hybrid version can be purchased for as low as $34,700. This second generation midsize crossover sport-utility vehicle is larger, roomier and more powerful then its predecessor. Fuel economy speaking, drivers can expect to get 27 mpg in town and 25 on the highway. Compare this to the 17/23 mpg EPA rating [...]

The certified pre-owned vehicle program initially began in the 90′s when the popularity of leasing cars created many used cars in great condition having been turned into the car dealerships. The certified used car program was designed to create incentives for consumers to buy the used lease cars that met high standards. At Spirit Toyota, [...]

There are many factors to consider when deciding on the purchase of a hybrid Toyota.  On the surface, one may automatically believe that due to the gas savings, the overall expense of a hybrid is more economical than an economy car, but that is not necessarily the case. The average gas savings during the life [...]

Car washing may be one of the few activities where it is considered more “green” to have the job professionally done than it is to do it at home.  Car washing wastes a lot of water, typically 140 gallons per wash. Dirty water that comes off your car contains contaminants from soap and any other [...]

The Prius made its grand debut in 2003 with the second generation hybrid Toyota. The evolutionary gas-electric hybrid progressed from a specialized technical product to number one on the list of best-selling hybrid cars in the U.S., as well as a top seller in Japan. The high satisfaction ratings and dedicated loyalty of its owners makes the [...]

The  new 3rd generation hybrid Toyota Prius is an example of superior refinement of engineering at it’s best. The changes include; more power, better fuel economy, improved steering and sleeker design. They have improved the new Toyota hybrid with great looks, phenomenal gas mileage, a whopping 51 MPG in the city/48MPG highway and more affordable, the [...]