Black Cab, Toyota Prius.

Reading tip I: It takes time to become iconic and Aatif Sulleyman describes the history of London’s Black Cab from its early beginnings as a horse drawn coach over early attempts of electrification to its future as electric hi-tech carriers. Next time you hear cab, think cabriolet.
gizmodo.co.uk

Reading tip II: Another, shorter look back is taken by Sami Haj-Assaad, who recounts the 15 years since the introduction of the Toyota Prius. Although Honda brought the Insight first, it is the Prius that seized and still wears the hybrid crown.
hybridcars.com