Hybrids
Sep 17 2008, Nithya N

Peugeot’s new concept car Prologue, apart from its robust built is a crossbreed design. The Prologue draws obvious styling cues from the French carmaker’s current SUV and minivan offerings, including the more recent 4007 SUV.

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In this Jan. 11, 2006 file photo, a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid is shown during industry preview day at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Toyota will start making the Camry hybrid in Australia and Thailand as part of the Japanese...