Both our 2002s have a problem with road ice collecting in the wheel wells.
Here the city uses cinders instead of salt, and the gray mush packs hard
around all four wheels. It leaves just enough room for the tire to clear,
but it rubs at the slightest provocation. I'm thinking ...

I about fell over when I opened the Chevron bill.  $257 for one month of
Prius driving?!!
Seems steep, but I guess a car that got less would be worse.  Unfortunately,
it involved a lot of I-5 travels where the mpg drops into the 30's due to

what with fuel prices, what is the demand/availablity of the Prius at
USA dealers now?  Are there waiting lists in effect, or are they
reasonably available if you shoop around?  Are dealers charging a
premium above list?

My 2005 Prius (25K miles) has package 4 with the auto-leveling HID lights.
Tonight I noticed that the lights were aimed considerably lower than usual.
Not a hazard to drive, but noticeably lower.  I suspect the sensor might be
broken.

Hybrid car cost calculator
www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/hev/calculator
Thinking about purchasing a hybrid vehicle? This Department of Energy
site will allow you to compare the lifetime costs and air emissions of

The fuel tank door on my Prius won't flip open when I pull the lever. I
have to apply pressure to open the door. I'm taking into the shop to
have it looked at. Anyone else have similar problems?

Not-So-Pious Prius: Toyota Looking To Super-Size Gas Engine In Next
Hybrid Model?
According to a report from the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shibun, ToMoCo
is looking to bring a new hybrid-only model for the 'merican market.

Here's a bit of a question...I have an 05 Prius from Nov 05 and just
moved.  When I lived in my previous location, I was getting between
48-52mpg regularly...like clockwork.
Since I moved, it's dropped to 39-42...quite a drop.  I am taking