WASHINGTON: Toyota's troubles multiplied Thursday as its flagship Prius hybrid became the latest model to be targeted in an expanding web of US investigations into safety at the Japanese auto giant.

A flat tire on a 2026 Toyota Prius highlighted challenges with vehicles that don’t include a spare, especially when replacement tires are hard to find.

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In this morning's business news, the Prius has problems. The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration is investigating reports that a small number of Toyota's popular hybrid cars have stalled in ...

This segment forerunner has become the poster car for long-term hybrid durability, with many models regularly passing 300,000 ...

Toyota has hit the skids after the car maker was forced to recall 1.9m of its popular Prius hybrid vehicles, after a software fault which causes the cars to slow suddenly was unearthed. Around 400 ...

Buying a used Toyota is often considered a "safe" choice, as the Japanese brand has long been associated with durability and reliability. However, this isn't true for all models.