211K Brand New Toyota Priuses Suffer From Sudden Rear Door Opening Syndrome, Recall Issued

The Toyota Prius is one of the most famous vehicles in the world. Born in late 1997 as the world's first mass-produced hybrid car, it was quickly adopted by celebrities (despite its quirky looks) who wanted to advertise themselves as the promoters of cleaner living. Since 1997 the automotive world has evolved greatly, and the Prius was overtaken in terms of celebrity levels by other, much cleaner vehicles. But the model is still arou... (continue reading...)