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- Congressional memo: Gov't, Toyota tests on runaway Prius fail to replicate San Diego incident
- Investigators face several pesky questions in probe of runaway Toyota Prius
- MPs accuse Transport Canada of inaction over Toyota safety concerns
- Orange County, California, sues Toyota over vehicle defects on behalf of consumers
- Lawmakers to probe government safety agency's handling of Toyota recalls, auto industry
- ABC's insertion of wrong video in Toyota story causes problems
- German carmaker BMW 2009 net income falls 36 per cent to $286 million
- Lawmakers to probe govt US agency's handling of Toyota recalls, auto industry
- Complaints of runaway Priuses spike, but it could have something to do with psychology
- Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu recalls around 275,000 cars in Japan
- Daimler trucks sees turnaround, forecasts 2010 operating profit of $272 million
- Runaway Prius driver, patrol officer recount burning brakes as Toyota reputation suffers blow
- Federal investigators sent to determine cause of reportedly runaway Prius
- Toyota says it will expand recall of Tundra pickups to address frame rust issue
- Class-action lawsuits by disgruntled Toyota owners could cost company at least $3 billion
- Automodular: GM demanding it cut prices 50 per cent at Oshawa plant
- GMAC CFO Hull departing for position with private equity firm
- Ford launches Figo compact, hopes for cool entry into India's hot auto market
- Toyota aims to refute critic who blames electronics, not gas pedals
- GM Canada dealerships not given option to stay open like U.S. operations
- German carmaker Audi 2009 net income down 39 per cent to $1.8 billion
- Prius with stuck accelerator coast to a stop in California with help from highway police
- Ta Ta! Germany's Daimler unloads its shares in India's Tata Motors
- Toyota moves past apologies, but public may not be ready yet to forgive, forget and buy
- Canadian hospitals inspired by Toyota unfazed by recent troubles
- GM will keep about 600 dealerships slated to be dropped from sales network
- China car sales up 55 pct from year earlier in February, but growth slows
- China car sales up 55 per cent from year earlier in February, but growth slows
- House committee asks Toyota for more details on sudden acceleration incidents
- Toyota holds holds rally with workers, dealers at headquarters amid recall woes
- Auto research group: China passenger car sales up 45 per cent in February
- New funding for auto industry unlikely in Thursday's budget: industry players
- Geneva auto show opens 80th edition on note of optimism as questions remain over hybrid future
- Consumers to see more recalls as auto technology becomes more complex: analysts
- Bob Lutz, GM vice-chairman and longtime auto executive, says he will retire
- More Toyota drivers complain of acceleration problems after repairs made
- OPP issue 470 fines during first month of cellphone ban law
- Toyota holds urgent meeting for workers, dealers at Japan headquarters amid recall woes
- Drivers tell government that Toyota's sudden acceleration fixes did not solve the problem
- GM says China sales up 51 per cent on strong demand for Chevrolets, Cadillacs
- Family of California Highway Patrol officer killed in Lexus crash sues Toyota
- Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi rule out capital tie-up but seek closer co-operation
- Brakes that override gas pedals may be required in new cars sold in the U.S.
- Nissan recalls 540,000 vehicles to fix brake pedals, gas gauges
- GM to recall more than 256,000 Canadian cars to fix power steering motor
- Toyota Canada February sales increase by 25 per cent despite recalls
- Hybrid or Hype? Automakers show off new fuel cars but expect gas to dominate for a while
- Toyota execs will send US safety regulators devices to decipher Toyota black box devices
- Toyota repairing leaky oil hoses in US, Japan, affecting one million vehicles
- GM to recall 1.3 million Chevrolet Cobalts and other compacts to fix power steering problem
- Former Clinton official to lead Toyota panel on quality control
- General Motors to more than triple funding for restructuring at Opel, Vauxhall
- Toyota president apologizes to Chinese customers, highlighting importance of the market
- Hyundai swaps Jeff Bridges voiceovers for Oscars broadcast because of rules
- For Toyota, new models won't be enough at Geneva Auto Show
- Toyota's president to talk about the company's quality woes in Beijing on Monday
- House lawmaker says Toyota documents show automaker withheld evidence in crash lawsuits
- Toyota set to be called before Commons committee to testify about safety issues
- German carmaker Volkswagen 2009 net income declines 80 per cent to $1.3 billion
- Ontario gov't invests $81M in Ford engine plant to help attract new business
- Auto sales will recover this year, market growth will slow: Scotia Economics
- Jaguar Land Rover turns profitable, driving Tata Motors to $141 million quarterly profit
- GM US sales rise 11.5 per cent in February on strong new model and fleet sales
- Toyota CEO promises U.S. Transportation Secretary to take safety to 'next level'
- Toyota troubles could mean redemption for US man sent to prison in fatal crash
- Toyota may miss North American output target by 20 per cent due to recalls
- Suzuki, Nissan, Daihatsu announce vehicle recalls in Japan amid fallout from Toyota debacle
- Magna acquires convertible-top maker as part of diversification strategy
- Honda launches sporty hybrid while vowing to uphold quality amid Toyotas woes
- Ford to invest $155M, add 60 jobs to build fuel-efficient Mustang V-6 at plant
- Japan gives Toyota chief passing marks over testimony, but sees crisis far from over
- Grandmother tells Congress of family lost when borrowed Lexus accelerated out of control
- Toyota says electronics not the source of vehicle acceleration problems
- FBI, Dept. of Justice raid US headquarters of Toyota supplier Denso in antitrust probe
- GM brand of hulking SUVs faces fading into history after sale to Chinese company collapses
- China's Hummer purchase, stalled by regulators, may take private equity route
- Hyundai Motor issues recall of new Sonata sedan for front door latches
- Spyker: $74M deal with GM for Saab complete; ownership transferred
- Toyota Canada to install brake override software on extended range of vehicles
- Congressional investigators' Toyota connections at-a-glance
- Japan automakers boost global output in January on booming demand in China
- German tires, car parts maker Continental 2009 net loss widens 50 per cent
- Toyota Canada launches nationwide campaign to separate U.S. from Canadian issues
- Toyota president promises automaker will change its ways as he addresses vehicle safety issues
- Toyota says it will add brake override system to 3 additional models
- GM names board member, Whitacre adviser Stephen Girsky to vice-chairman
- Documents: Toyota claimed it saved $100M by negotiating limited recall
- Japan gives Toyota chief passing marks over testimony, but sees crisis far from over
- Uneasy US Toyota dealers considered hiring crisis public relations firm, doing TV ads
- Chrysler agrees to buy Detroit-area plant from predecessor for $20M, keep open through 2012
- Toyota president vows to speak 'sincerely,' before Congress, seek understanding
- Stricken by recall in US, Toyota has fallbacks in China, other emerging markets
- House committee invites Toyota president to testify at hearing about recalls next week
- Goodyear rebounds to Q4 profit though demand from US automakers remains weak
- New website tells older drivers how to assess their skills, improve driving
- GM investment in NY plant will support Ecotec engine; Expected to retain/create jobs
- Toyota looks into Corolla steering complaints, considers recall; chief skipping hearings
- German car and truck maker Daimler reports 4th quarter net loss of $482 million
- GM hasn't justified its decision to close several dealerships: court filing
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Industry News
Congressional memo: Gov't, Toyota tests on runaway Prius fail to replicate San Diego incidentSAN DIEGO - Investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the U.S. government could not replicate the runaway speeding reported by a Prius owner who said his car's accelerator got stuck as he drove on a California freeway, according to a memo for a congressional panel.
Investigators face several pesky questions in probe of runaway Toyota PriusSAN DIEGO - Investigators are confronted with a series of nagging questions as they try to unravel the case of a California real estate agent who said his Toyota Prius turned into a runaway death trap after the gas pedal became stuck.
MPs accuse Transport Canada of inaction over Toyota safety concernsOTTAWA - Transport Canada came under fire from MPs on Thursday over its handling of safety concerns with Toyota vehicles after disclosing that authorities had received 17 acceleration-related complaints before last fall's recall.
Autos Blog
- Bummer! Man trying to buy cocaine mistakes police car for dealer’s vehicle
Say what you will about dumb criminals, but you’ve just got to feel for the drug dealer and his confused customer. After all, silver-hued cars used to really stand out from the vehicular pack some 15 years ago; these days, even minivans are silver.
Ford previews new Police InterceptorBy Mark Atkinson, MSN Autos The King is dead! Long live the King! Those are the chants flying out of Ford headquarters today after previewing its new Police Interceptor model. First, because it confirms that the company will pull the...
- Situation Normal: SNAFU license plate allowed to stay
While SNAFU is on the "blue list," the plate had been issued by mistake. (Now that’s irony with a capital i.)
Reviews
First drive: 2010 Bentley Continental SupersportsBentley goes green. Bentley builds its fastest car ever. Chose whichever message you like, the Continental Supersports is targeted both at the Bentley existing owners who automatically trade up to the next best thing, and supercar drivers who want something more civilised. What it won't do is persuade you to give up your Prius.
First drive: 2010 Hyundai TucsonOperating under the motto "never waste a good crisis," Hyundai is taking advantage of the weak economy, struggling competition and favourable currency exchange rates to up its market share and post significant sales increases. Up until the end of November, Canadian sales were up more than 27 per cent for the year in a market that is down 12.5 per cent, and Hyundai's market share passed seven per cent mark.
First drive: 2010 Ram Heavy DutyI realize the debut of a heavy duty segment truck is of interest to just a small slice of the motoring public, but I think the introduction of the new Ram Heavy Duty will speak to a much broader audience ...
Confessions of a two-wheeled addictIn this edition of the Fast Lane, David Booth explains his undying love for all things two-wheeled - old, new, fast, slow and everything in between.
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