A joint collaboration between the Best Buy Geek Squad and Toyota, the brands have announced that the technicians will now drive the Toyota Prius c vehicle. Ditching the brand's previous Volkswagen Beetles, the brand will be adding 1,000 new Prius c's to the dispatching service. Toyota said the brand became interested in using the vehicle because of the fuel savings and ample cargo space.
The efficient vehicles feature a fuel efficiency rating of 53mpg, which will allow the Best Buy Geek Squad to save loads when it comes to fuel costs. Best of all, the shift will help to encourage other brands to follow in eco-friendly kind to help decrease the emissions associated with consumer brands.
The new vehicles will be used to support the brand's estimated 12.6-million miles its technicians drive every year.
Eco-Friendly Tech Support Vehicles
The Best Buy Geek Squad will Now Drive the Toyota Prius c
Trend Themes
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