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There are a flood of Toyota Prius cars that are on the road today. In these generations of cars we see that there are anywhere from 28 to 32 battery modules that make up the hybrid battery. The HV batteries are aging but the owners are so in love with the car, they do not want to junk them. With many repair and refurbish places creeping up all the time, these battery modules will eventually get too worn out to use again. My thoughts are that this market will not die, but evolve, and here is how.

While I will absolutely tout the Toyota Prius as being a top choice for buying new and used, it is not invincible. What most Prius owners think is that they need to find a "mechanic" who can "fix" the car for "cheap" when things do happen. If you think a good mechanic is expensive, try hiring a bad one. Here is what you need to know when looking for the right person to fix your vehicle.

Some people still can’t get over the fact that the modern Dodge Charger is a four-door affair, and manual transmissions don’t sell well in sedans.

U.S. EV sales declined in July with affordable models struggling to meet half their prior sales levels.

The new-generation 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is everything you want, but it’s missing one key thing. See why Subaru needs to bring a new 2020 Crosstrek XT turbo trim for customers.

For any Ford F150 driver who is serious about towing then this one's a no-brainer. Instead of hoping you will have a level ride and great handling, you can virtually guarantee it with an Air Life Air Suspension system.

When you are an NBA star you can drive whatever you want. Surprisingly, Kawhi Leonard drives a previously owned 2016 Subaru Forester.

It should come as no surprise that when it comes to owning the hybrid segment, Toyota has everyone beat. There may be quite a few who disagree with me but, honestly, numbers just do not lie. Here is how the Honda Clarity stacked up against the Prius Prime.

The 2020 Toyota Tundra is ready to hit dealerships next month and Army Green is the color turning heads already. Find out why.

Subaru’s top three all-wheel-drive vehicles, Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek made the top-20 least frequently stolen vehicles in America list. Does EyeSight make it harder for thieves to steal your new Subaru?

If you are looking to purchase a Ford F150 Electric Truck and don't want to wait another couple of years until it rolls off the assembly line, you may want to try an electric conversion from Ecotuned of Montreal.

If I were making a recommendation of a car to a friend who was interested in buying a used EV, I would definitely choose a Chevy Volt. Here's why.

Dodge Charger and Challenger are sales leaders in their respective segments, but they are also favorites among car thieves.

The new 2019 Subaru Forester and fifth-generation Outback push the automaker to new heights. See what role Ascent family hauler plays in Subaru’s new record.

If you feel your Toyota Prius is on the last leg of the mortal journey it is on, you may be considering putting it out to pasture. However, there may be some hidden gold inside that most people are not aware of, but thieves certainly are.

Bose uses a total of 14 speakers for a truly immersive sound setup in the 2020 C8 Corvette and it is the loudest system to ever debut in a two seat coupe.

The Toyota Prius AWD-e typifies what it means to be a hybrid. Not only is it class leading in fuel economy, but it is helping the driver also learn how to be a more thoughtful driver. Here are a few reasons why the Prius is still the class leader.

U.S. customers get left out of the new 2019 Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid. See what customers are missing out on.

Maybe it is marketing or maybe it is wishful thinking, but Elon Musk of Tesla has promised to challenge Ford in on of its strongest markets, the F150 pickup arena. He has made somewhat of a challenge that Ford may have already won.

Toyota Prius has always been synonymous with the term hybrid, but lately sales have fallen a little short behind other makes. Toyota has dominated this market share since it was created by them. What is about to happen in the hybrid world is going to shake it up, again.

Our coverage of the 2020 Charger has led to many questions about the 2020 Dodge Challenger but so far, no official information has been announced.

The Toyota Prius is without a doubt a better engineered vehicle when it comes to comparing it to the Nissan Leaf. I have mapped out exactly why it is and also why you should avoid buying one.

Nine of the top thirteen most driven vehicles come from just these two manufacturers: namely GM and Toyota. Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yokon XL, Toyota Sequoia and Honda Odyssey are leading the top 4 spots in the 13 most-driven vehicle list. See who comes next.

Early returns are showing the new 2020 Toyota Supra to be a big success. So much, in fact, that it is proving challenging to get one. Here’s what we know so far.

A 2019 Subaru Forester is the 2 millionth sold in the U.S., but the bigger story is how many are still on the road today.

For a couple of years, various authorities have urged drivers to dashcams because they are great protection. They are also great at helping authorities find hit-and-run drivers.

When it comes to taking care of your Toyota Prius there are hundreds of companies out there that are promising amazing results with their product. BG Products are also competing for your attention as well. With their specialized Hybrid formula they are claiming a fix of or reduction in the oil consumption that plagues our cars. I want to take a closer look at what these products are and how they are working to help get our fuel sippers back to good health.

Since Dodge introduced the 2020 Charger with the new widebody design, there is more demand than ever for a super sedan with the Hellcat Redeye engine.

The C8 Corvette is in fact, not sold out. GM recently went on record and said that the new 2020 C8 Corvette was selling "fantastically" and at a record pace, but they absolutely wished the original statement of, the C8 Corvette being sold out, had not been made.

Many of Torque News readers already know that the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette will not have a manual transmission. I think, it's partly generational and partly a dealership issue. Here is why. By the way according to a GM source, the 2020 C8 Corvette has already hit the first year of production numbers with pre-orders, but is not sold-out as reported by number of automotive news outlets.