The 2027 Toyota Prius (NYSE: TM, 7203T)* is expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships this summer with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, of $28,755 plus a Dealer Processing and Handling fee of $1295. The top of the range MSRP is $37,170. The 2027 Toyota Prius is built at the Tsutsumi Plant in Japan, so pricing and supply are subject to the whims, wars and trade policies of the Trump mis-administration.
“Building on more than 26 years of hybrid leadership, Prius delivers the smart features, impressive fuel economy and engaging performance that customers have come to expect. For 2027, Prius adds Dual-Zone HVAC, giving the driver and front passenger the ability to set their own preferred temperatures for a more personalized cabin experience,” Toyota said in a news release. Continue reading














Ford Recalls ~288,000 Explorers for Flying Roof Rail Covers
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is recalling more than 288,000 model year 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles built at the Chicago assembly plant. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle while it’s moving. This latest recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316 or 21V-316.* It was prompted by customer reports to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).*
“Affected vehicles are equipped with roof rail covers that may loosen over time, exhibiting a visible gap, developing a rattle, or detaching from the vehicle while in motion,” Ford said in the mandatory safety defect recall filing made public by NHTSA this morning. Continue reading →