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Toyota Prius 2011

Prius Catches Fire In Corte Madera Garage, Causes Explosion

A hybrid car that caught fire in the garage of a Corte Madera home set off an explosion that burned part of the home, nearly injuring the woman residing there.

2013/03/06

(CBS)

4 Dead, 5 Hurt After Head-on Collision Involving Minivan, Prius Near Placerville

A crash on Highway 50 near Placerville has killed four people and injured five others.

2012/11/25

Toyota Prius 2011

ConsumerWatch: Toyota Recalls 2.77 Million Vehicles Over Steering, Water Pump Woes

Toyota Motor Corp. says it’s recalling 2.77 million vehicles around the world for a steering shaft defect that may result in faulty steering and a water pump problem.

2012/11/14

A California 'clean air vehicle' sticker is seen on the front bumper of a Toyota Prius on May 6, 2011 in San Rafael. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bay Area Hybrid Vehicles Owners Bid Farewell To Carpool Lane Perk

Come July 1, drivers can no longer zip solo in a California carpool lane simply by displaying the telltale yellow “clean air vehicle” on their car’s rear bumper.

KCBS–2011/06/27

2004 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan

Berkeley Lot Sees Greater Demand For Used Low-Mileage Vehicles

More car buyers have been turning to low-mileage used cars rather than investing in brand new hybrid or electric models to try and beat high gas prices.

KCBS–2011/05/12

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