Prius Medals in the Golden State

Prius Medals in the Golden State

TORRANCE, Calif., (Feb. 18, 2014) – The Prius took home the gold in 2013 as the most popular vehicle-line in California for the second year in a row. The Prius Family (Prius Liftback, Prius v, Prius c and Prius Plug-in) took the podium in both 2012 and 2013 as the best-selling California vehicle name plate. 69,728 drivers hit the road in 2013, according to the California Auto Outlook Report, while 61,893 Californians joined the family in 2012. In the Golden State, the Prius Family outsells all other hybrid competitors combined….

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The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class: C-Class at its best

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class: C-Class at its best

The all-new C-Class heralds a new chapter in the Mercedes-Benz success story and sets new standards in the premium mid‑range class. Thanks to an intelligent lightweight design concept boasting weight savings of up to 100 kilograms, excellent aerodynamics and new, economical engines, the C-Class establishes new benchmarks in its class. A host of new assistance systems offer safety of the highest standard, while a new suspension, optionally air-sprung, provides for exemplary ride and driving comfort as well as nimble and agile handling. In terms of appearance the new C-Class adopts…

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Mercedes-Benz on the road to zero-emission driving: CO2 saving at full speed

Mercedes-Benz on the road to zero-emission driving: CO2 saving at full speed

Stuttgart, Dec 11, 2013 – Consumption and emissions reduced, driving enjoyment increased – working to this principle, Mercedes-Benz is continuously improving the efficiency of all of its models, thereby saving fuel for the customer and sparing the environment a significant amount of impact from emissions. As a result, the brand is today the most efficient in the premium segment and has set the benchmark in many vehicle classes with regard to consumption and emission levels. In terms of specific figures, more than 50 Mercedes-Benz models emit less than 120 g…

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Toyota and Lexus in the U.S. Accounted for Nearly 2 Million of Total 5 Million Global Hybrid Sales Revealed Today

Toyota and Lexus in the U.S. Accounted for Nearly 2 Million of Total 5 Million Global Hybrid Sales Revealed Today

Torrance, Calif., April 16, 2013 — Nearly 2 million (1,951,243) Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have been sold in the United States, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.

The announcement was made today by Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A, Inc. in conjunction with Toyota Motor Corporation’s announcement in Japan that it has sold 5 million hybrid vehicles worldwide.

[caption id="attachment_525" align="aligncenter" width="728"]Toyota Lexus Hybrids Twelve Toyota and Lexus hybrid models are currently available in the U.S. © Toyota[/caption] Read More