Uh oh. I’m a big Toyota fan and I was glad when Prius was named the top dog of hybrids but what’s this. Owners are complaining about incidences of unintended acceleration.
Toyota mechanics are quick to dismiss this as an issue citing driver error or the accelerator getting stuck to the carpeting. Consumers, however, are quick to press the issue. And there have been numerous complaints. Some are pointing at a probable error in the cruise control system installed in the Prius. Toyota has yet to give a definite official statement on this.
Source: Consumer Affairs
Aug 15
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One More for Frankfurt: Peugeot 308 Hybrid HDi by AutoJab Said,
August 29, 2007 @ 3:38 am
[...] The 308 HDi’s a diesel hybrid successor to Peugeot’s first hybrid, the 307 HDi. This little green machine is powered by a 110 bhp 1.6L HDi engine that’s paired with a 22 BHP electric motor mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. As far as how green this car can go, a good comparison is that it saves 25% more fuel and is 15% cleaner than a Toyota Prius. Seemingly impressive but this car will only be in the market by 2010 so the Prius is yet to encounter strong opposition (that is consumers don’t experience any more of the Prius’ antics). [...]
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