Toyota has taken a novel approach to take on their rivals Honda in the hybrid saloon market. They have priced the newly launched Toyota Camry Hybrid around $5,000 cheaper than rival Honda Motor’s Accord model.However, the two cars are not exactly comparable as they come with different engine sizes and standard features. Interestingly, the regular gasoline only versions are huge rivals in their segment.Both Toyota and Honda are two of the leading developers of the hybrid technologies, which are aimed to reducing automotive pollution and dependence on oil for the future automobiles. They are also working on reducing the premium consumers pay on buying a hybrid over regular models to attract more customers.
The Honda Insight and Toyota Prius hybrids received "top safety pick" labels from an insurance group last week. The designations for the 2010 Insight and Prius along, with the Kia Soul, mean that 10 of the 27 small cars tested by the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety carry the group's highest rating. Vehicles with that label have posted "good" scores in front, side, and rear crash tests. Top safety picks also must have electronic stability control.
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