Slow and Steady Wins the Prius Race
Feb 06, 2020

Slow and Steady Wins the Prius Race

Dear Car Talk

But is the driver's high mileage raising your blood pressure?

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Pondering the Life of My Prius' Battery
Oct 03, 2019

Pondering the Life of My Prius' Battery

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Their healthy track record should ease this owner's mind.

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Car Trains Drivers to Be Less Aggressive
Jan 16, 2018

Car Trains Drivers to Be Less Aggressive

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The calming nature of Mike's Prius is driving him nuts.

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Can a Fair Weather Prius Handle Boston Snow?
Jan 09, 2018

Can a Fair Weather Prius Handle Boston Snow?

Dear Car Talk

Fact or Fiction: Priuses don't function in cold weather.

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Toyota Prius Prime
Jan 20, 2017

Whatta Deal! Toyota's Prius Prime Is a Green Bargain

Jim Motavalli

Toyota's new plug-in hybrid comes loaded and with rebates it's actually cheaper than less capable, more bare-bones Priuses. Is that the right plural for Prius? Priuses?

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Dec 14, 2016

Used Toyota Prius – Buy This Year, Not that One!

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The Toyota Prius is so reliable it is hard to call any years bad, but some years do rise above others.

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Prius battery life
May 26, 2016

Is Battery Life a Deal-Breaker on a Prius?

Dear Car Talk

Lois wants a new Prius and needs to know if the battery will go the distance. 

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Mar 10, 2016

Diesel vs. Hybrid: Which Is Cleaner?

Dear Car Talk

Barbara has a 2006 VW Jetta diesel that she's considering replacing. Is a Prius a good choice for her? Car Talk's advice here.

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Feb 04, 2016

West Coast Fever: Cutting Petroleum Use by 50 Percent With the Prius (and Cars Like It)

Jim Motavalli

The 2016 Prius ups the ante to 52 mpg combined (56 with the Eco model), and its one big reason why the three west coast states are on target to cut oil addiction 50 percent by 2030.

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