Toyota recalls 1.9 million Prius hybrids due to 'software issue'

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Error could cause Prius models built between 2009 and 2014 to stop without warning

Toyota has issued a worldwide recall for 1.9 million cars in order to repair a computer software glitch that could cause their Prius hybrid models to stop without warning. The problem affects 30...

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