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Toyota Prius: The planet's favourite hybrid

Toyota Prius: The planet's favourite hybrid

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The fourth generation Prius combines a premium styling and an enjoyable driving dynamics.

Toyota recalls 170 units of Prius in India

Toyota recalls 170 units of Prius in India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 1.43 million vehicles globally for defective air bags

Toyota Prius: A new hybrid on the block

Toyota Prius: A new hybrid on the block

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Prius is priced between Rs 26.55 lakh and Rs 27.86 lakh.

Toyota to launch hybrid Prius early next year

Toyota to launch hybrid Prius early next year

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Prius is the highest selling hybrid model of TMC with a cumulative global sale of over 1.4 million units since 2000.

Father of Prius hybrid to become Toyota chairman

Father of Prius hybrid to become Toyota chairman

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Boardroom shuffle in Toyota may lead Takeshi Uchiyamada to become chirman, speculate executives.

Delivery of Prius in India on schedule: Toyota

Delivery of Prius in India on schedule: Toyota

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

So far the company has got orders for 54 units of Prius from customers in India.

Toyota Prius may cost Rs 20-25 lakh

Toyota Prius may cost Rs 20-25 lakh

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

Auto major Toyota Motors on Tuesday said it is studying the Indian market to launch its eco-friendly car 'Prius', but felt the current duty structure on completely built units CBUs would double the price of the vehicle.

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Rediff.com8 May 2024

When it comes to electric cars, the electric dream is turning out to be a six-letter word starting with f, ending with y, and having antas in between, notes Suveen Sinha.

India's auto sector is still waiting for an electric start

India's auto sector is still waiting for an electric start

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

government is expected to roll out a policy for hybrid and electric vehicles (xEV) this April after over a year of consultations.

Check out these new sedans

Check out these new sedans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

The sedan segment is back once again with updates and new arrivals. Just like the Indian hatchback segment the competition is heating up in the sedan segment as well.

Auto Expo to be held from January 13-18 next year

Auto Expo to be held from January 13-18 next year

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The next edition of the country's leading automobile show, the Auto Expo, will be held from January 13-18 next year, having been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last edition of the biennial automobile show took place in February 2020 amid fears of the spread of the coronavirus across the world. It was supposed to take place in February this year at Greater Noida but was postponed due to the worsening COVID-19 situation.

Max your gas mileage -- use a plug-in

Max your gas mileage -- use a plug-in

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

Hybrids can get us to 100mpg, but only if we relearn how to drive, says Lisa Margonelli.

Facebook to test internet beaming drones soon

Facebook to test internet beaming drones soon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Plans to get two-thirds of the global population online.

In PHOTOS: World's costliest crash

In PHOTOS: World's costliest crash

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Supercars ranging from Ferrari to Lamborghini ended up in a crumbled heap, in Japan's worst-ever traffic pile up in which SUVs worth up to $4 million turned to trash.

How to cut your fuel cost and reduce pollution

How to cut your fuel cost and reduce pollution

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

No matter what kind of car you drive, there are still some simple steps you can take to reduce your polluting emissions and save some money on petrol.

7 sedans with the BEST mileage

7 sedans with the BEST mileage

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Car makers are either tweaking their existing engines or developing new powertrains to attain maximum mileage numbers and attract more buyers.

Brit Queen to cut costs with 'Green Tomato Cars'

Brit Queen to cut costs with 'Green Tomato Cars'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Queen Elizabeth II's staff at Buckingham Palace has signed up with Toyota's 'Green Tomato Cars' to cut costs, after they found out about the car from Prince Charles's London office, which switched to its cheaper carbon-efficient Toyota Prius fleet. "They were very conscious of the savings they'd be making both in financial and carbon terms. Cost was certainly a major factor, so much so in fact that Clarence House negotiated a discount," said Tom Pakenham, director, Toyota.

Toyota developing sub-Innova product for India

Toyota developing sub-Innova product for India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Toyota Kirloskar Motors Limited is looking to make further inroads into the Indian market as it puts its strategy into overdrive. With the launch of the Prius and its small car in 2010, it is looking to add another volume product to its portfolio.

Fisticuffs in Fortis family as Singhs accuse each other of assault

Fisticuffs in Fortis family as Singhs accuse each other of assault

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The relationship between the Singh brothers, erstwhile promoters of Fortis Healthcare, went sour after allegations of fund diversion from the healthcare chain emerged.

Hybrid cars on Indian roads by 2008?

Hybrid cars on Indian roads by 2008?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

With fuel cost soaring to new highs, automobile firms are launching hybrid models to tackle the problem.

Indian firms skip Auto Expo

Indian firms skip Auto Expo

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Hero MotoCorp, Honda Motorcycles, Scooters India, TVS, Honda India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Ford, Nissan, Ashok Leyland are all giving the Auto Expo a miss this time.

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Market leaders saw good traction for new cars, including the electric ones.

Sword-wielding man attacks cops outside Buckingham Palace; 3 injured

Sword-wielding man attacks cops outside Buckingham Palace; 3 injured

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Scotland Yard has launched an investigation after a 26-year-old man stopped his car and then wielded a large knife.

Save the planet, drive these eco-friendly vehicles!

Save the planet, drive these eco-friendly vehicles!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

New electric and hybrid vehicles on display as manufacturers plug into environment-friendly segment.

10 interesting facts on Google's self driving car

10 interesting facts on Google's self driving car

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

A car without brakes, accelerators or steering wheel - a driverless car is indeed a dream come true.

TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay

TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Ellen Pompeo aka Meredith Grey takes on the pay gap problem in entertainment like a badass.

Auto Expo Day 2: Futuristic cars steal the show

Auto Expo Day 2: Futuristic cars steal the show

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.

What killed India's budding hybrid car market?

What killed India's budding hybrid car market?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The GST Council last year imposed a cess of 15 per cent on hybrid vehicles, in addition to the 28 per cent GST, leading to a total tax burden of 43 per cent against a previous tax rate of 28 per cent.

What the Supreme Court told us this year

What the Supreme Court told us this year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

From Rafale relief to heat on realtors, 10 landmark Supreme Court judgments in 2018.

Maruti launches hybrid Ciaz @ Rs 8.23 lakh, to take on Toyota Camry

Maruti launches hybrid Ciaz @ Rs 8.23 lakh, to take on Toyota Camry

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In October, the company had launched Ciaz in both petrol and diesel options.

When Auto Expo paid tribute to Bollywood

When Auto Expo paid tribute to Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Bollywood has always had a special fascination with wheels, be in motorcycles or cars. So it was no wonder that a special enclave was created at the ongoing Auto Expo 2016 in Greater Noida to tip the hat to the iconic films where the automobile played a critical part.

10 celebs who practice what they preach

10 celebs who practice what they preach

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Today is World Environment Day; apt then we look at what contribution some of the best-looking people we feature on our pages make to it!

Ultimate luxury on wheels: The Rs 1.5 cr BMW ActiveHybrid7

Ultimate luxury on wheels: The Rs 1.5 cr BMW ActiveHybrid7

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

ActiveHybrid7 is a full-sized gas-electric luxury sedan, offered in the long wheelbase 740Li trim.

Auto Expo: Stunning new cars from 19 brands

Auto Expo: Stunning new cars from 19 brands

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Audi India launched the second generation 2016 Audi R8 at the show.

Made-in India! Altigreen's engine to increase mileage, cut pollution

Made-in India! Altigreen's engine to increase mileage, cut pollution

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Altigreen's hybrid engine will help make cars more fuel efficient and the air we breathe cleaner.

Review: La La Land IS the film of the year

Review: La La Land IS the film of the year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Raja Sen confesses to not being able to stop raving about the spectacular La La Land.

Options for diesel car buyers after the ban

Options for diesel car buyers after the ban

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

If you opt for a petrol variant, you will need to reapply for loan.