In the early 2000s, the venerable Prius became a cultural symbol for many people who were not typical car enthusiasts. Its quirky design and ability to sip fuel garnered the attention of the environmentally conscious as well as politically minded detractors who saw it and a wave of other hybrid vehicles as virtue-signaling fashion accessories.

Toyota's GR division has confirmed that its next-gen 2.0-L will use hybrid power, but what car will be the first feature the new tech?

(Reuters) -Recycled metal products maker Radius Recycling said on Thursday it had entered into a definitive merger agreement with Toyota Tsusho America, a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese trading house Toyota Tsusho Corp (TTC).

Radius Recycling (NASDAQ:RDUS) +110.3% post-market Thursday after saying it agreed to be acquired by Toyota Tsusho for $30/share in cash, valuing the scrap recycling and steel manufacturing company at ~$1.