
Toyota’s Upcoming Performance Lineup Could Get an Unexpected Boost from Prius Tech
Car enthusiasts may no longer be laughing at the propulsion technology once reserved for fuel-sippers.

Chris Chin is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, trucks and anything else with four wheels. He has over a decade of experience writing news and reviews but considers himself an enthusiast first, with a passion for classics and European cars. His daily driver is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL with nearly 250,000 miles (87,000 are his).

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