The Toyota Prius

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The Prius sells for about $20,000 and is a four-seat passenger car which provides adequate luggage room and has comfortable interiors. Compared to a similar car with a 1.5-liter engine, the Prius exhibits a similar performance while emitting only half the amount of carbon dioxide.

author: Yamaguchi, Jack
Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Product information, Toyota Motor Corp., Toyota Prius (Automobile)

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Autozam AZ-1 by Mazda

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The Mazda Motor Corp is developing a mid-engine, gull-winged micro coupe called the AZ-1. Initial production plans call for a comparatively small 1,000 cars a month. The AZ-1 features a Suzuki-manufactured, turbo-charged engine that produces 64 bhp at 6,500 rpm.

author: Yamaguchi, Jack
Product development, Automobile industry, Mazda Motor Corp.

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Jiotto Caspita, at long last

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An prototype of the Jiotto Caspita, a supercar commissioned by the lingerie maker Wacol and built by the design firm Dome, has been created in Japan. The single prototype uses a V-10 engine and a synchronized six-speed transmission.

author: Yamaguchi, Jack
Innovations, Column, Automobiles, Design and construction, Sports cars

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