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The Toyota Prius [ˈpri.əs] is a hybrid electric mid-size car. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the 2008 Prius is the most fuel efficient car sold in the U.S.

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Emily Pritchard, right, and Tyler Funderburke look at a new Toyota Prius sedan while Pritchard's recently recalled Corolla was being serviced at a dealership Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston.

Emily Pritchard, right, and Tyler Funderburke look at a new Toyota Prius sedan while Pritchard's recently recalled Corolla was being serviced at a dealership Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston.

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A new Toyota Prius sedan sits at a dealership lot Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston. Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems _ the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.

A new Toyota Prius sedan sits at a dealership lot Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston. Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems _ the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.

AP 

A Toyota emblem is seen on the front of a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The car was brought to the shop for a computer diagnostic and repair of the brake system. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems.

A Toyota emblem is seen on the front of a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The car was brought to the shop for a computer diagnostic and repair of the brake system. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems.

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Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads.

Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads.

AP 

Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads.

Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads.

AP 

Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., prepares a Toyota Prius for brake system diagnostic and repair in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads.

Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., prepares a Toyota Prius for brake system diagnostic and repair in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads.

AP 

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09:  Toyota Prius cars sit outside a dealership on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Toyota Prius cars sit outside a dealership on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09:  A Toyota Prius car belonging to Harriet Harman, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party,  arrives in Downing Street on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: A Toyota Prius car belonging to Harriet Harman, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, arrives in Downing Street on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09:  A Toyota Prius sits outside a dealership on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: A Toyota Prius sits outside a dealership on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09:  Toyota Prius cars sit outside a dealership on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Toyota Prius cars sit outside a dealership on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09:  A government Toyota Prius car waits in Downing Street on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: A government Toyota Prius car waits in Downing Street on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09:  Harriet Harman, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, prepares to get into a government Toyota Prius car in Downing Street on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Harriet Harman, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, prepares to get into a government Toyota Prius car in Downing Street on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: A Toyota Prius sits outside a dealership on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: A Toyota Prius sits outside a dealership on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

Getty Images 

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09:  A Toyota Prius car belonging to Harriet Harman, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party,  waits in Downing Street on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: A Toyota Prius car belonging to Harriet Harman, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, waits in Downing Street on February 9, 2010 in London, England. Toyota have announced a worldwide recall of their Prius model due to safety concerns over braking issues. Some 8,500 cars are affected in the United Kingdom.

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A model name badge and a reflection of a Toyota sign are seen on a Toyota Prius car at a dealer in Croydon, south London, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems in the latest string of embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker, which is in the midst of recalling more than 7 million vehicles worldwide with gas pedals problems.

A model name badge and a reflection of a Toyota sign are seen on a Toyota Prius car at a dealer in Croydon, south London, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems in the latest string of embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker, which is in the midst of recalling more than 7 million vehicles worldwide with gas pedals problems.

AP 

The model name badge and a reflection of a Toyota sign are seen on a Toyota Prius car at a dealer in Croydon, south London, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems in the latest string of embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker, which is in the midst of recalling more than 7 million vehicles worldwide with gas pedals problems.

The model name badge and a reflection of a Toyota sign are seen on a Toyota Prius car at a dealer in Croydon, south London, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems in the latest string of embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker, which is in the midst of recalling more than 7 million vehicles worldwide with gas pedals problems.

AP 

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 04:  The brake and accelerator pedals are seen in a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid car February 4, 2010 in San Francisco, California. The  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reportedly said it would look into reports from consumers about brake problems on 2010 Prius.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 04: The brake and accelerator pedals are seen in a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid car February 4, 2010 in San Francisco, California. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reportedly said it would look into reports from consumers about brake problems on 2010 Prius.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 04:  A welcome message is displayed on the dashboard of a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid car February 4, 2010 in San Francisco, California. The  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reportedly said it would look into reports from consumers about brake problems on 2010 Prius.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 04: A welcome message is displayed on the dashboard of a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid car February 4, 2010 in San Francisco, California. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reportedly said it would look into reports from consumers about brake problems on 2010 Prius.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 04:  A welcome message is displayed on the dashboard of a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid car February 4, 2010 in San Francisco, California. The  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reportedly said it would look into reports from consumers about brake problems on 2010 Prius.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 04: A welcome message is displayed on the dashboard of a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid car February 4, 2010 in San Francisco, California. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reportedly said it would look into reports from consumers about brake problems on 2010 Prius.

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SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 04:  The brake and accelerator pedals are seen in a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid car February 4, 2010 in San Francisco, California. The  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reportedly said it would look into reports from consumers about brake problems on 2010 Prius.

SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 04: The brake and accelerator pedals are seen in a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid car February 4, 2010 in San Francisco, California. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reportedly said it would look into reports from consumers about brake problems on 2010 Prius.

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Emily Pritchard, right, and Tyler Funderburke look at a new Toyota Prius sedan while Pritchard's recently recalled Corolla was being serviced at a dealership Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston.

Emily Pritchard, right, and Tyler Funderburke look at a new Toyota Prius sedan while Pritchard's recently recalled Corolla was being serviced at a dealership Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston.

AP 

A new Toyota Prius sedan sits at a dealership lot Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston. Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems _ the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.

A new Toyota Prius sedan sits at a dealership lot Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston. Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems _ the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.

AP 

A Toyota emblem is seen on the front of a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The car was brought to the shop for a computer diagnostic and repair of the brake system. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems.

A Toyota emblem is seen on the front of a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The car was brought to the shop for a computer diagnostic and repair of the brake system. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems.

AP 

Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads.

Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads.

AP 

Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads.

Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads.

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