New runaway Prius incident in New York State

Mar
10

March 9: A driver says his Toyota suddenly accelerated to 90 mph, taking him on a terrifying 30-mile ride on a San Diego County freeway. With the help of a California Highway Patrol officer, the driver was able to bring the car under control. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports. (Today Show)Another Toyota Prius is being blamed for out-of-control acceleration following an incident in Harrison, N.Y., as the besieged automaker dealt with a new high-profile new headache.


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Green Cars: Report on hybrid and other alternative fuel cars

Mar
10
In terms of green car technology, North America is just catching up to the rest of the world. As green technology costs come in line with the value to the consumer, we'll probably see more eco-friendly cars hit the street. Whether it's gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, new-generation diesel or the next big thing, AutoWeek cover it on these pages.
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Report: Daimler dumping stake in Tata Motors

Mar
10

Automotive News reports that Daimler is looking to raise money to rebuild its business in developed regions by selling its 25.6 million shares of Tata Motors stock.

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Toyota Lawsuits Could Cost Automaker Billions

Mar
10

Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the Japanese auto giant $3 billion or more, according to an Associated Press review of cases, legal precedent and interviews with experts.

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Toyota recalling all 2000 to 2003 Tundras

Mar
10
Toyota said on Tuesday it would fix all Tundra pickups sold in the United States for the 2000 to 2003 model years to address a risk that part of the truck's frame could corrode.
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BREAKING- Massive Prius Recall-Oriental

Mar
09

Toyota reportedly says 2004-09 Priuses will be recalled to prevent pedal entrapment.

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How to stop your car when the throttle is stuck

Mar
09

March 9: A driver says his Toyota suddenly accelerated to 90 mph, taking him on a terrifying 30-mile ride on a San Diego County freeway. With the help of a California Highway Patrol officer, the driver was able to bring the car under control. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports. (Today Show)A quick primer on what to do if you find yourself in a car that has accelerated unintentionally. Experts recommend practicing for an emergency.


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Toyota: Fixes are working on recalled vehiclesToyota maintains that…

Mar
09

Matthew Schwall of the engineering firm Exponent holds a code reader to show that no trouble codes were set after he demonstrated that the engine of a BMW could be electronically commanded to run at wide-open throttle.

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Toyota stands behind its electronics, and Jack Roush picks up an award, in News Brake for Tuesday, March 9:

Mar
09
In today's News Brake: Toyota stands behind its electronics, Jack Roush picks up another award, and Stirling Moss recovers from a tumble . . . But Wait, There's More!
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Toyota Recall Fixes Not Working

Mar
09

Just when they thought they had begun to put the recall issues behind them and they were starting to move forward, Toyota A is facing more complaints.

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