The Toyota Prius? For some reason this does not surprise me. The majority of the public still are hesitant to go with hybrids, and seems criminals are no exception. Between 2008-2010 a Prius was stolen at a rate of 1 in 606, compared to the average for all other model cars of 1 in 78 for the same time. The reason? The parts to the Prius from this time frame only work on a Prius. Sometimes when you steal parts from one type of car, that part may be interchangeable on a completely different model or make. Not with the Prius, all parts of the car from the engine down to the smallest part would not work in another car. So because of that, thieves are less likely to steal this car knowing it will be harder to move the parts. On a good note, when a Prius is stolen, it has a recovery rate of almost 97%. Read more after the jump. IamJOE357
Auto Talk: Toyota To Pay Record $17.35 Million Fine For U.S. Defect
A defect to a car is a serious problem and failing to report a defect is a serious fine. Toyota has been ordered to pay $17.35 million for not reporting defect to the U.S. government. They have been hit with the maximum amount for failing to report this in a timely manner. Click below to find out more. Funk Flex
Toyota Recalls 7.4 Million Vehicles Globally On Power Window Glitch
Toyota Motor Corp. announced the biggest single automotive recall since 1996 to fix malfunctioning power window switches, saying it will pull back 7.43 million vehicles worldwide, including 2.47 million in the United States. Click “more” below for full coverage! Funk Flex x DJ Matthew Tyler
Auto Talk: Honda, Toyota, VW Sales Surge In August
Honda Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp., the Volkswagen brand and the Detroit 3 posted solid sales gains for August, signaling the auto industry’s recovery remains on track despite sluggish economic growth and widespread consumer uncertainty. CLick below to find out more. Funk Flex
(Video) Auto Talk: Toyota launches Emirates drift team with new 86 video
Toyota drifted an FT-86 all over United Arab Emirates roads when the coupe was launched there last month, and now it’s doing it again. 27-year-old Ahmed Omran Al-Amri is the two-time drift championship winner as part of the Emirates Drift Team in his native UAE, and he has used a turbocharged, 570-horsepower Toyota Soarer (our Lexus SC) as his ride to those titles. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: BMW And Toyota To Partner On Sports Car And EV Tech
If you are any other carmaker, this is really not what you want to hear on a Friday morning: The industry’s 800-pound gorilla and one of its most profitable brands are joining forces. If you are an enthusiast (or environmentalist), however, the would-be products of this collaboration may have you cheering like a Miami Heat fan. Funk Flex
