| What is the best selling hybrid vehicle in the United | | | | per the basic Toyota Prius, you would find safety |
| States? | | | | upgrades like side airbags that are mounted on the |
| You must be out of the loop if you do not know | | | | seats of the driver and the front passenger. There |
| that it is the Toyota Prius Hybrid. And not only is it | | | | would also be additional side curtain airbags for the |
| selling well in the United States, it is also one of the | | | | front and the rear. If you would remember, these |
| fastest selling and most popular hybrid vehicles in the | | | | were given out as options in the past models of the |
| world. | | | | vehicle. |
| The name 'Prius' actually is a Latin word which means | | | | As per the Toyota Prius Touring Edition, this version |
| 'first' or 'before'. And it is the right name for this | | | | would give consumers in the auto market a chance |
| vehicle for the Toyota Prius is the very first hybrid | | | | to own a hybrid vehicle that holds more features and |
| vehicle in the world that went through the production | | | | a higher capacity to give you and your passengers a |
| and has been marketed in the auto industry. The first | | | | spirited driving experience. After all, it would be |
| time it went on sale was back in the year 1997 in | | | | coming with BridgestoneÂ(R) |
| Japan but it was sold throughout the various auto | | | | ‚¢ tires that would surely make car lovers and |
| markets in the world only in the year 2001. This | | | | aficionados swoon. This version would also be |
| vehicle is the creation of the Toyota Motor Company | | | | equipped with a suspension that has been |
| and holds auto parts Toyota. | | | | European-tuned as well as alloy wheels that measures |
| Jim Lentz, the executive vice president for the | | | | some 16 inches. |
| company's sales in the United States, explains, "Prius | | | | According to Michael Martini, "The Bridgestone |
| was already the most successful hybrid car in the | | | | Turanza EL40002 is a low-rolling resistance tire which |
| market, and the rising gasoline prices seen in 2006 | | | | enhances the hybrid's capabilities while providing |
| have only added to its appeal. Toyota is the market | | | | performance and touring tire comfort. This fitment is |
| leader in hybrid vehicles, and we are committed to | | | | a result of our global company's long-standing |
| expanding this technology." | | | | relationship with Toyota, and we look forward to |
| Now for the year 2007, the Toyota Prius would be | | | | continuing our role as a primary original equipment |
| coming to the market quite refreshed and would also | | | | supplier to Toyota's line of outstanding vehicles." |
| be having a new version with it. You should take time | | | | Martini is the president of the tire division of |
| to meet the Toyota Prius Touring Edition version. As | | | | Bridgestone. |