Prius Sets New Record

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    Toyota Prius hybrid engine wins record 4 titles

    Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 16:00 JST
    NAGOYA — Toyota Motor Corp said Thursday its new engine system for Prius
    hybrid cars has won the 2004 International Engine of the Year title and three
    other awards in a vote by motor journalists, with the four awards in one
    year marking a record haul for any carmaker.

    A jury comprising 56 journalists from 24 countries gave the Japanese
    automaker's new 1.5-liter motor combo housed in the Prius family car the
    top title as well as the awards for Best New Engine, Best Fuel Economy
    Engine and Best 1.4-liter to 1.8-liter Engine in the awards organized by UK &
    International Press Automotive Magazines. (Kyodo News)
     
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    Great. Just great. Now the Uber-wealthy lemmings of the world will pay any price to get it now, screwing it up for we huddled masses.
     
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