Toyota to release special edition Prius c, limited to 1,500 units

There will only be 1,500 units of the special edition Prius c hybrid called the Prius c Persona Series. It’ll come in two versions that offer the same specs but come with different trim colours. The main body colour of this electric vehicle will be black and buyers have the option to get it either in Electric Lime or Cherry Pearl. The colours run through the lower front grille, under the headlights, on the trim near the side windows, and the mirrors.

This Prius c Persona line will don Persona series badges and have 15-inch black alloy wheels. Prius c vehicles come in a numbered grade scale and this model is built on grade Two, meaning it gets fabric-trimmed two-tone seats; 6-way adjustable driver’s seat; 60/40 split fold-down rear seats; cruise control; cargo area cover; and engine immobilizer. Fuel economy of this EV is rated for 53mpg in the city. It’s equipped with a 1.5L four-cylinder engine with 73hp and 82 lb-ft of torque. This is paired with an electric motor and battery system, which if combined outputs total of 99hp. Under EV mode it can run solely on electric power for under a mile while remaining below 25mph. Toyota hasn’t said yet how much the special edition will cost but it will come out in the US in December.

Source: Toyota | Via: SlashGear 

Hands on with Apple CarPlay on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Scott, Quebec - Part of Chevy's technology push with their new models, most specially the upcoming 2016 Chevy Volt, is the inclusion of onboard 4G-LTE as well as smart infotainment connectivity with Apple's CarPlay as standard features.

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Volvo renews commitment to hybrid and EV options

Known for safety, comfort and performance, Volvo is going to be synonymous with electric hybrid vehicles. The company is committed to hybrids and will include a plug-in option for each of its models going forward. The end game is a fully-electric car by 2019.

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HP upgrades Chromebook 14 with longer battery life

HP refreshed its Chromebook 14 to give it better battery life and reducing its price by US$50. Now rated to last for nine hours and 15 minutes for the 1,366 x 768 display, it’s up from eight hours of the previous generation. The Chromebook also now gets an Intel Celeron N2840 chip instead of an NVIDIA one, which could possibly explain improved performance. It also comes with a 1080p option but your battery might take a hit with this one. Unfortunately, there’s no expansion options beyond 2GB for memory. This’ll be available in the U.S. starting November 8^th for $250 or $280 if you want the Full HD version. It’s a pretty compelling product, let’s hope HP brings it here, too.

Source: Engadget