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Toyota Prius all-wheel-drive
In an automotive industry that offers American buyers hundreds of different options, few models have the immediate name recognition of the compact Toyota (7203.T-JP) Prius. When it debuted in Japan in 1997, it became the world’s first mass-market hybrid electric vehicle and demand exploded when it reached the U.S. three years later. The Prius delivered around 50 miles a gallon and had far more interior space than the typical fuel-saving minicar — all at an affordable price. That made it the best-selling car of any form in California, and the best-selling hybrid vehicle worldwide earlier this decade. But, as an updated 2019 version of the Prius gets ready to roll into U.S. showrooms, Toyota is facing a difficult situation. Sales of the Prius have been tumbling for several years and were down 23.2 percent for the first 11 months of 2018. The new version delivers updates Toyota hopes will revive the hybrid’s […]
Pessimism in Automotive Business
Pessimism in Automotive Business in the firm’s Dealer Sentiment Index can be tied to threats of higher tariffs, slower traffic, and declining profitability.
The index reading came in at 49, indicating dealers expecting conditions to be weak in the future outnumber those who think conditions will be strong. “The fourth quarter represented a notable negative turn in overall dealer sentiment and their outlook for the future,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke.
Toyota Unveils GR and GT4 Supra Racing Concept
Toyota Unveils GR Supra Racing Concept, Next year will be good for cool cars. 2020 Toyota Supra It seems Next year will be a year filled with revived nameplates. As you might’ve heard, Toyota is bringing back the Supra as part of a co-development program with BMW (which produced the new Z4), and it’s aiming to be a front-engine alternative to a Porsche Cayman. A turn behind the wheel of a prototype a few months ago indicates that the fifth-generation Supra will live up to the legendary name. As 2018 winds down, we reflect on what we enjoyed this year, but we’ve also got an eye on the future. This is The GR Supra Racing Concept we’re most excited for in 2019. It’s going to be a good year for cool cars. The Legend Returns With a one-two punch of cutting-edge technology and the same high-performance DNA that defined four generations […]
