The Coupe is likely to be inspired by the concept of the futuristic Lexus GS that was recently revealed. We guess that Toyota will make a larger Coupe this time around.

The carmaker is expected to release the vehicle with a plug-in hybrid technology, a lithium-ion battery and a manual transmission features.  Stay tuned for more.

Carter has been quoted as saying:

We haven’t announced the next-gen Camry, but I will tell you the current Camry is very close to the end of its lifecycle, and a fall introduction is a pretty good educated guess.”

He also expressed his hope that Prius will eventually become the top selling model of Toyota. Earlier, Toyota had unveiled its third generation Prius at the Detroit Auto Show. It claimed to have a higher fuel economy nearly 25% better than the first generation Prius.

But it is less likely to become the best seller at this stage. However, the peaking fuel prices may lure the consumers towards the hybrid.

The people mover is said to be much bigger than the existing Prius. But industry watchers say that it is likely to be similar to the Prius hatch. Earlier information had revealed that the prototype was to be similar to the size of the Mazda 5.

The company had also stated that there would be three rows of seating inside, which would accommodate seven adults.

It’s possible that the extra room will help engineers to use the underneath of the vehicle to stow away the 4-cylinder engine and the batteries.

The compact addition to the Prius family is expected to be a more appealing version of the original Prius – which may rule the roost as the leader in the MPG segment after it is released.

(Via Autoblog)

Earlier reports had suggested that the Prius MPV will be having three rows of seats with space for up to seven passengers and will be powered by lithium-ion batteries (to improve mileage and may even allow for more electric-only propulsion opportunities).

Toyota, which currently sells three hybrids in the U.S. with the Prius, Camry, and Highlander, hopes to launch six new hybrids worldwide by 2012. Look for the Toyota Prius Alpha hybrid to hit the market around 2012.

(Via Carscoop)

The sources at the company have also revealed that the Prius Plug-In Hybrid will be priced at $3,000 to $5,000 more than the standard Prius. This would set the base price at $25,800 – $27,800, which would still be far more affordable than the Chevy Volt – priced at $41,000.

Sources say that a mid-2012 launch is anticipated for US markets and that annual sales are expected to total 20,000 units. Sources also commented on the RA V4 EV, which is being developed in association with Tesla Motors.

They said that work on the vehicle has already started at the company’s technical center in Michigan and that the vehicle will be introduced during the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. The plan is to have it go on sale in 2012.

(Via Freep)

Toyota is eyeing the European MPV market with the new hatchback that has been spruced up with IQ-inspired styling and flexible interiors.

The company is sticking to its philosophy of going green too with two new hybrid models set to be launched alongside the Verso. It will introduce the Prius Plug-in Hybrid and the Auris HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) as part of this initiative.

Toyota has also lined up a few other treats for the show, including an updated iQ, an interactive Hybrid Synergy Drive Gallery and the FT-CH concept, which as you all know, originally made its debut at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.

Toyota may be a tad on the low side after its relentless string of technical issues which has seen so many Toyota commuters being recalled, but the Prius has been one ray of hope that has never let the moniker down. Toyota is now thinking of further embarking upon the Prius success and the news is that a Prius Minivan may be released in 201. The Prius derivative will come with three rows of seats that will help the commuter accommodate a maximum of seven passengers. What is great is that it will again be a green commuter that will be based on the Li-on battery technology. This will help to improve fuel economy and the excess weight will also not be an issue.

The woman was driving her 2005 Prius model and she sustained injuries as she was pulling out of the driveway when the Prius shot across the street and crashed into a stone wall. It wasn’t a case where the floor mat got stuck and the reason of the crash is a faulty accelerator pad which has the tendency to get stuck on occasions. The Prius in question had already been taken to a dealership after a company recall before this crash. For now Toyota is answering questions to convince the bothered US authorities who are pushing Toyota for another recall.

Not nice Toyota, not nice!

Toyota’s Prius is now a popular name across the globe as it was one of the first green cars that went mainstream and even registered record breaking sales. Embarking on that success, Toyota now plans to extend the lineage and the latest addition is the Prius G Sports Concept that was unveiled at the Auto Salon in Tokyo. The concept is blessed with design traits that make the car aerodynamically sound and fuel efficient at the same time. The G concept houses the same 1.8L 4 cylinder engine which is found in standard Prius. Features like a revised bumper and side skirting, LED Daytime running lights and a dual exhaust system is what separates the concept from the basic model. The interior is also a tad different with RECARO sports seats, a revised steering wheel, info display, aluminum pedals and a black piano trim.

Toyota reportedly has a Prius sports wagon or SUV in works, according to Japanese newspaper Yomiuri . The SUV has been rumored to be on paper ever since the Toyota Hybrid X Concept was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. There’s not much going on for now in terms of official details, but we’ll have to speculate that the new models will incorporate a regenerative braking system or a solar roof option. More to it, a plug-in version is also rumored to be in the works, but given the fact that Toyota has failed to comment on any of these, we can only assume that next years motor shows in Europe and in Detroit, in the US, will shred some light. [via Edmunds]

note: image of a Toyota Hybrid X Concept