CNET News Daily Podcast: Navigating the new Toyota Prius

Week in review: Of Internet privacy and police
Survey finds that police want backdoor to ISP customer data, while the U.S. government worries about cyberattacks. Also: Toyota's electronic woes.

Toyota unveils a new hybrid for Europe
Toyota shows off a hybrid version of the Auris hatchback at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show.

Getting a charge from the Chevy Volt
After writing about the Chevy Volt for over a year, CNET News' Martin LaMonica gets a quick, but very fun, ride from one of the car's chief designers.

Microsoft opens Hohm to energy monitoring
Can a slick Web application give you decent advice on cutting your home energy use? Based on a first look at Microsoft Hohm, CNET News' Martin LaMonica says yes.

Report: Toyota to mass produce plug-ins in 2012
The first plug-in Priuses will be tested next year with plans at Toyota to mass produce plug-in vehicles in 2012, according to a report in the Nikkei.