Toyota ponders awd for next-gen Prius

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July 14, 2014 05:00 AM

TOYOTA CITY, Japan -- The next generation of the Toyota Prius, the world's best-selling hybrid, will offer a lithium ion battery and possibly an all-wheel-drive option.

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