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2010 Hyundai Tucson Review
While the previous generation lagged behind competitors, the Tucson received a much-needed redesign which gave it greater power, more style and a competent interior.
Read More »Porsche's New 918 Spyder Concept Breaks Cover
Porsche’s new 918 concept breaks cover and it’s a stunner. Economy, power, speed all in one wickedly sexy package.
Read More »Prelimary Results of San Diego "Runaway" Prius Investigation
For the past week, the media have been on edge waiting for the results of an investigation into Jim Sikes’ runaway Toyota Prius. While the investigation was taking place, a Congressional memo leaked, followed by an NHTSA report, both of which found little evidence to support Sikes’ story.
Read More »Toyota in the Hot Seat at Congressional Hearings
Lawmakers blistered the world’s largest automaker with accusations of greed and insensitivity After an exchange of pleasantries that included praise from committee members for his willingness to step into a lion’s den, Toyota President and Chief Executive Officer Akio Toyoda, and Yoshimi Inaba, president and chief executive officer, Toyota Motor North America, drew heavy fire […]
Read More »Toyota Recalls 437,000 Priuses, Hybrids Globally
TOKYO – Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems. “I don’t see Toyota as an infallible company that never makes mistakes,” President Akio Toyoda said at a press conference Tuesday in Tokyo. “We will face up to the facts and correct the problem, putting customers’ […]
Read More »Global Recall for 2010 Toyota Prius May Be as Early as Tuesday
Toyota Motor Corp. is preparing a recall of the Prius hybrid car in Japan as early as Tuesday, followed by similar steps in the United States, Europe and other markets, according to several news agencies, all citing multiple sources Toyota, which has earned a reputation as the green-vehicle front-runner with the fuel-sipping Prius, has said […]
Read More »Toyota President Apologizes for Global Recall
Toyota President Toyoda has faced criticism for his low-profile during the company’s recall crisis Toyota President Akio Toyoda apologized for safety problems that have left the Japanese carmaker “in crisis” as the group considered a second recall — this time over the brakes on some Prius hybrids. “Believe me, Toyota cars are safe”, said Toyoda […]
Read More »Don't Let a Prius Follow Too Closely Behind You
Toyota ordered by Japan to address Prius brake complaints Toyota Motor Corp., already grappling with recalls totaling 8.1 million vehicles on five continents, has been ordered by Japan’s Ministry of Transportation to investigate a rash of consumer complaints about braking problems in its popular third-generation Prius hybrid vehicle. Specifically the 2010 model as the Japaneses […]
Read More »Toyota Halts Sale of 8 Models
Updated Jan. 28 Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. is telling dealers to suspend sales of eight models, and halting production of those models, after a recall to correct a problem that could cause the accelerator pedal to stick. The Japanese automaker said the sales suspension includes the following models: 2005-2010 Avalon 2007-2010 Camry 2007-2010 Tundra […]
Read More »Honda CR-Z Video
The Honda CR-Z is a sporty and fun-to-drive hybrid coupe with a focus on sleek design and efficient environmental technology. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the 2011 Honda CR-Z. In this video the CR-Z’s chief chassis dynamics engineer, Terukazu Torikai, talks about how Honda developed the car’s handling and performance. The CR-Z […]
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