CORRECTED - Toyota slips in key dependability study ( Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:54:51 +0100) (Corrects to show Lexus tied with Buick for No. 3, not behind Buick) * Toyota slips two notches to No. 6 in quality study * Lexus ties for third with Read more
U.S. says driver error possible in N.Y. Prius crash ( Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:15:00 +0100) U.S. safety officials say driver error may be behind the New York crash of a Toyota Prius that has been investigated as a possible case of unintended acceleration. Read more
US NHTSA SAYS RECORDER DATA FROM N.Y. TOYOTA PRIUS CRASH SHOWS N ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:11:27 +0100) US NHTSA SAYS RECORDER DATA FROM N.Y. TOYOTA PRIUS CRASH SHOWS NO BRAKES APPLIED Read more No brakes applied in NY Prius crash -US NHTSA ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:11:37 +0100) WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. investigators looking into the claim of a runaway Toyota Motor Corp Prius in New York last week said on Thursday Read more Toyota, Lexus slip in key dependability study ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:49:27 +0100) * Toyota slips two notches to No.6 in quality study * Lexus ranks behind Porsche, Lincoln, Buick * Ford's three brands all place in top 10 rankings By Read more
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The 2010 Lexus RX 450h, an AW Drivers Log: ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:44:00 +0100) EDITOR WES RAYNAL: This was a fine weekend vehicle for hauling kids and junk to various activities. Iand#8217;m not a huge fan of Toyotaand#8217;s hybrid system, even this new, revised one. Read more
Investigators probe crashed Prius for acceleration clues ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:45:00 +0100) HARRISON, N.Y. -- Investigators from Toyota and the U.S. government inspected a crashed 2005 Prius in a suburb of New York City on Wednesday to see whether its event data recorder or wreckage could point to problems with the brakes or accelerator. Read more
Toyota to hand off pension bill to U.S. ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:48:00 +0100) Toyota is leaving a $131-million pension shortfall to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. as it closes the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. plant in Fremont, Calif., April 1, said Sergio Santos, president of UAW Local 2244. But the PBGC, a federal corporation charged with protecting pension benefits of 44 million Americans, wants to discuss ways Toyota can reduce the gap. Read more Toyota weighs fix to prevent stalling ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:17:00 +0100) WASHINGTON -- Toyota is considering how to fix computer flaws in up to 1.2 million 2005 through 2007 model-year Corolla and Matrix cars that can cause engines to stall, but has told federal auto safety regulators the problem does not pose "an unreasonable risk" to safety. Read more
Toyota faces racketeering claims in consumer suits ( Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:46:00 +0100) Lawyers seeking civil damages against Toyota Motor Corp. on behalf of U.S. consumers for diminished resale value of recalled vehicles are broadening their cases to add racketeering claims against the automaker. Read more
UPDATE 1-Toyota tells NHTSA weighing fix to 1.2 mln Corollas ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:15:05 +0100) * Toyota weighs fix for 1.2 mln Corolla, Matrix cars * Toyota: engine stall problem not 'unreasonable' risk * Automaker seeks meeting with US safety regulators Read more
Toyota faces racketeering claims in consumer suits ( Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:05:33 +0100) By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, March 17 (Reuters) - Lawyers seeking civil damages against Toyota Motor Corp on behalf of U.S. consumers for diminished resale Read more Toyota mulls fix for stalling in 1.2M Corolla, Matrix models ( Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:43:00 +0100) Toyota is considering how to fix flaws in some models that can cause engines to stall. It said the issue does not pose "an unreasonable risk" to safety. Read more
Toyota, feds examine wrecked N.Y. Prius ( Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:15:00 +0100) HARRISON, N.Y. - Toyota and government investigators are in Westchester County north of New York City inspecting a wrecked 2005 Prius. Read more Now's a great time to score a great deal ( Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:49:00 +0100) Toyota's plunge into the bargain bin has created a tantalizing proposition: No interest loans on high-interest vehicles. Automakers usually offer 0% financing on distressed merchandise: cars and trucks they can't sell for list price. Read more
Hard times for Toyota mean lots of good deals ( Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:47:00 +0100) This month, Toyota unleashed the most robust discounts in the company's history. So far, they're working. Toyota is making up the market share it lost in January and February following the recalls over sudden acceleration, said Jesse Toprak, vice president of industry trends and insights at TrueCar, a vehicle pricing Web site. Read more
Toyota accused of failing to sound safety alarms in Canada ( Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:15:00 +0100) Canadian lawmakers accused Toyota Motor Corp. executives of waiting too long to inform the government of problems with faulty accelerators in some of the company's vehicles. Read more
The EPA numbers are in for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT, and a test drive of the Mercedes E550 coupe, i ( Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:22:00 +0100) In News Brake: The EPA says the 2011 Ford Mustang GT will get up to 26 mpg on the highway, Toyota defends the Prius, and we review the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 coupe . . . But Wait, There's More! Read more Cosmic rays offered as acceleration cause ( Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100) Electronics makers have known for decades about "single event upsets," computer errors from radiation created when cosmic rays strike the atmosphere. With more than 3,000 complaints to U.S. regulators of random sudden acceleration problems in Toyota models, several researchers say single event upsets deserve a close look. Read more
Toyota goes on the defensive ( Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100) Toyota attacked the credibility of a California man who reported that his 2008 Toyota Prius took off last week and stopped only with help from a 911 dispatcher and a California Highway Patrol officer. The motorist, James Sikes, said his car raced to 94 m.p.h. on a freeway near San Diego last week. Read more
Are cosmic rays really causing Toyota's woes? ( Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:02:00 +0100) WASHINGTON -- It may sound far-fetched, but federal regulators are studying whether sudden acceleration in Toyotas is linked to cosmic rays. Radiation from space long has affected airplanes and spacecraft, and is known for triggering errors in computer systems, but has received scant attention in the auto industry. Read more
Recalls erode Toyotaand#8217;s perception of quality ( Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:03:00 +0100) The negative publicity surrounding the recall of 8.5 million Toyota cars and trucks around the world has knocked the brand from the top spot in a study that measures consumersand#8217; perceptions of brand quality. Read more Toyota, UAW reach tentative deal on NUMMI plant closing ( Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:31:00 +0100) The UAW has reached a tentative agreement for workers at a California plant Toyota Motor Corp. plans to close within weeks, the joint venture that operates the plant said today. Read more WRAPUP 1-Toyota casts doubt on 'runaway' Prius claim ( Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:32:54 +0100) * Toyota: no evidence Calif. Prius surged out of control * NHTSA says also unable to reproduce 'runaway' hybrid * ALG says recalls have damaged Toyota Read more
UPDATE 2-Toyota Calif. plant reaches closing deal with UAW ( Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:33:04 +0100) * NUMMI, UAW reach deal on Fremont, Calif., plant closing * Toyota ending production on April 1 * Agreement requires ratification by union members (Adds Read more
No brakes applied in NY Prius crash -US NHTSA 
Toyota to hand off pension bill to U.S. 
Toyota faces racketeering claims in consumer suits 
Hard times for Toyota mean lots of good deals 
Toyota goes on the defensive 
WRAPUP 1-Toyota casts doubt on 'runaway' Prius claim 
