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Toyota Prius will be made in the U.S.A.

Digital Trends -- It may have a Japanese badge, but the world’s most popular hybrid might soon be made in the good ole’ U.S. of A. Toyota is planning on making Priuses, specifically ones it wants to sell here, at an American plant. The company hopes this move will trim costs and increase availability of the hybrid hatchback.

Koei Saga, Toyota’s senior managing officer in charge of drivetrain R&D, told Automotive News that Toyota is looking to start Prius production in the U.S. beginning in 2015. This will coincide with the launch of a new, fourth-generation model.

Building the Prius in the U.S. has a couple of advantages for Toyota. First, it will negate the effect of the strong yen; the unfavorable exchange rate makes cars that are built in Japan and sold in America less profitable.

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Submitted May 01, 2012 By: BurntOrange

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geminijax Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:16,817 Points:2,724,670 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 10:04:54 PM Ignore geminijax Report Abuse nomad228: "still a toy car and a coffin on wheels no matter how many air bags they put in them" That's easily one of the most ignorant comments I've ever read on this website. Sounds like a raging case of "sour grapitis". The Prius is one of the safest cars on the road. Look up the ratings yourself. I've owned a Prius since July 2005. Almost 7 years later, it has had ZERO issues and is going strong with almost 114K on the clock, delivering about 52 mpg regularly. All in all, it has proved to be an excellent vehicle.
Agarre Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,335 Points:263,785 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 3:05:09 PM Ignore Agarre Report Abuse Not a good idea..,
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:750,755 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 6:22:02 AM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse Interesting
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,953 Points:2,114,690 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 5:27:43 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse promising...
KrsnaDragon Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,392 Points:528,375 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 2:15:11 AM Ignore KrsnaDragon Report Abuse Good news.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,934 Points:2,342,585 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 1:14:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Make the Toyota Prius in the US, trim costs and increase availability of the vehicle. But, Inbreds and EV's are too high priced for me. With the high price of a new EV or Inbred, I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept or anything else. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
JuicyQ69 All-Star Author San Bernardino Posts:639 Points:1,137,810 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 12:49:21 AM Ignore JuicyQ69 Report Abuse A step in the right direction.
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,882 Points:2,129,500 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:50:31 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse Good!
radiorumor Champion Author Texas Posts:2,797 Points:750,935 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:26:48 PM Ignore radiorumor Report Abuse I like hybrid!
kcboy Champion Author Utah Posts:3,958 Points:1,505,100 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:19:43 PM Ignore kcboy Report Abuse Good we need more jobs.
DandyDapple All-Star Author North Dakota Posts:715 Points:308,570 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:19:41 PM Ignore DandyDapple Report Abuse Interesting ...
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idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,390 Points:3,199,060 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:17:56 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse Create American Private Sector Jobs!
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CiVX Champion Author Oakland Posts:7,050 Points:1,357,110 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:17:16 PM Ignore CiVX Report Abuse Use Chinese robots to build them.
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,477 Points:1,507,455 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:15:43 PM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse And Bozama will apologize to China and take the credit. Yesterday's news but we will hear about this again when the campaign cranks up.
flahusky All-Star Author Florida Posts:733 Points:154,590 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:15:22 PM Ignore flahusky Report Abuse Wonder how much Toyota paid the EPA to build those disasters?
tidalwave3 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,294 Points:1,460,825 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:15:04 PM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse Sounds good for American jobs, doesn't it ?
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Wizrd03 Champion Author Illinois Posts:8,137 Points:1,629,410 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:11:45 PM Ignore Wizrd03 Report Abuse Yesterdays News
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roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:8,391 Points:1,696,540 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:09:33 PM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse If they can build it in a right to work state. With obozo going for a 2nd term you oould forget it. Japanese are not that dumb.
2bigtanks All-Star Author Akron Posts:772 Points:371,610 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:07:23 PM Ignore 2bigtanks Report Abuse This just makes sense.
grouch311 Champion Author Peoria Posts:6,378 Points:1,570,505 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:06:58 PM Ignore grouch311 Report Abuse sorry, but I couldn't care less
Ron77095 Champion Author Houston Posts:3,045 Points:599,650 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:05:43 PM Ignore Ron77095 Report Abuse Really?
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nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 10:00:39 PM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse still a toy car and a coffin on wheels no matter how many air bags they put in them.
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,731 Points:1,973,725 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:58:31 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse Welcome to the USofA Prius.
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Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:553,980 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:54:40 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse I wouldn't drive one, no thanks
MusicalMan7 All-Star Author Ohio Posts:597 Points:93,330 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:54:02 PM Ignore MusicalMan7 Report Abuse While I'm glad this will provide some American jobs, there's something terribly wrong with this picture. Our parents or grandparents fought in WWII, beat Japan, then sent W. Edwards Deming over to help them 'reconstruct' and now they've WON the war. They've killed off American-owned Detroit automakers and now they are the boss of our workers (and using Japanese-owned American steel, too). It's sad, but in part we have the greed of the unions to blame.
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,337 Points:1,537,705 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:50:54 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse Camrys have been made in Georgetown Kentucky for ages now. A lot of GM models are made in China too (for Chinese usage)...whew
Tigercat88 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,182 Points:613,940 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:50:42 PM Ignore Tigercat88 Report Abuse At least it will help American Jobs.
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bdlewis Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,384 Points:382,905 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:45:53 PM Ignore bdlewis Report Abuse I bet not in Detroit
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GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:5,133 Points:1,623,305 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:35:00 PM Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse Maybe they can make it a diesel hybrid to fit in with the other article
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,805 Points:1,427,825 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:34:54 PM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse Are they going to restart the California plant that was shutdown?
fuelsaverMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,282 Points:559,080 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:31:20 PM Ignore fuelsaverMN Report Abuse And it will cost less.
fuelsaverMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,282 Points:559,080 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:30:53 PM Ignore fuelsaverMN Report Abuse That is great news for drivers with hybrids.
otherdave Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,378 Points:1,266,235 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:30:19 PM Ignore otherdave Report Abuse Free us from the Prius!
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,705 Points:1,578,525 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:28:53 PM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse We need all the jobs in the U. S. A. as possible.
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:7,114 Points:1,352,710 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:27:48 PM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse Toyota made in the USA & Chevy made overseas. Who would have thought it 50 yrs ago.