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Toyota, U.S. officials investigate runaway Prius Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:54PMLOS ANGELES/DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators and Toyota Motor Corp dispatched investigators to San Diego on Tuesday to inspect a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway a day earlier.
Toyota Reviewing U.S. Report of Accelerating Prius (Update2) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:49PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp. , struggling to regain a reputation for quality after unintended acceleration forced the recall of millions of vehicles, will investigate a report in California of a Prius hybrid that sped out of control.
Toyota Prius is Selling Well Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:40PMThe Toyota Prius February sales total of 538 units serves as further proof that UK motorists have faith in Toyota quality and reliability and acknowledge the real-world benefits delivered by Hybrid Synergy Drive.
Toyota To Recall 2004-09 Prius Models: WSJ Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:36AMToyota To Recall 2004-09 Prius Models: WSJ
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Partners With "The Travel Mom" to Provide Tips for Hassle-Free, Affordable Family Travel Fun Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:09AMTips Include Benefits of Vehicle Alternatives for Spring Break Travelers
Toyota, US officials investigate runaway Prius Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:54AM(Recasts lead, adds U.S. regulator statement, Toyota spokesman comments; prior LOS ANGELES)
Runaway Prius glides to safe stop on Calif. highway Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:52AMWorkers give the final check on newly-assembled 2010 Prius hybrid vehicles on June 5, 2009, at Toyota Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota, central Japan.
The World at 7 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:51AMThe supervisor will be Chris Chester (800-845-8450, ext. 1600). In Photos, Liz Schultz (ext. 1900). In Multimedia/Graphics, Bernadette Tuazon (ext. 7636). Expanded AP content, beyond what appears on this wire, can be obtained from http://www.apexchange.com.
Electric vehicle plug-in points planned for Berwick Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:16AMPLANS to install 1300 charging points around the north east to encourage the take-up of electric cars have been announced. (03/03/2010 10:44:41)
Plant Exchange: Expanding Possibilities With Found Objects Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:34PMShare your tips, give us a tour of your plant site, or send your questions related to outdoor or indoor plants to newsroom@yankton.net Attn: Brenda Johnson or write to P&D, 319 Walnut St, Yankton, SD 57078, Attn: Brenda Johnson.
Washington Class 1A basketball tournament Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:14PMWIAA Washington Class 1A boys basketball tournament
Some new cars of interest Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:43PMI’m anything but a rev head, but I was interested in information on a couple of new cars that John D sent me. I’m not sure what the category “supercar” means, but I gather it is a very expensive, high-performance car that would set you back a couple of hundred grand. First there is this little beauty [...]
Mercedes-Benz Finds Hybrid in "Tree of Innovation" Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:22PMMercedes-Benz is entering the luxury hybrid market. This Sunday the company will reveal their “Tree of Innovation” ad campaign for the S400 during the 82 nd Annual Academy Awards ceremony. According to Treehugger, the campaign, represented by dashing Mad Men star Jon Hamm, features a 250-year-old tree, lush greenery, and the promise of innovation, all intended to draw the eye to the sleek S400 ...
A look at most-advertised prescription medicines Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:16PMResearch by The Nielsen Co. shows that in 2009, drugmakers spent the most money on ads directly targeting consumers for these prescription medicines:
Economy 101: Hiring index nears turning point Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:10PMAn index that measures the breadth of hiring among private industries is nearing a turning point that could signal consistent job gains.
WEEKEND WATCH: Mixed bag of goodies Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:11PMTOMORROW sees the premiere of Women’s Zone’s latest season at 6.30pm over ntv7. Join host MayJune as she attends product launches, provides beauty reviews and showcases the best to meet the needs of the modern woman.
Overwhelming Response From Foreigners On NAP Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:00PMKUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The government has received overwhelming response from foreign luxury car manufacturers seeking further clarification on the National Automotive Policy (NAP).
What is wild - Caribou can be tamed. But should Alaska allow it? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:38PMLast Friday at his farm on the south side of Bodenburg Butte near Palmer, Tom Williams encouraged a visitor to hold half a banana between his teeth so a bull moose named Denali could use its leathery moose lips to pluck the fruit from the guest’s mouth. Williams calls Denali “my buddy” and pats the beast the way a dog owner pats his pet.
Proton hybrid gets touch of Italian flair Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:01PMThe name Proton may not immediately conjure up a stylish image in your head but a new series of concept cars may change that.
Buckeye Brain Power Accelerating Future Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:57PMThe automotive research school at Ohio State is helping change the way you drive, while preparing students for promising careers. Get the details.
Toyota Prius tops Japan sales again Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:20PMToyota’s Prius hybrid remained the best-selling car in Japan for a 10th straight month in February despite the company’s massive safety recalls worldwide, industry data showed yesterday.
Size matters at motor show Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:19PMFor decades, post-war Europe and North America had two different ideas of the motor car as Europeans opted for small Beetles, Minis and Cinquecentos while Americans chose something much, much bigger.
GM to Recall 1.3M Compacts for Steering Problem Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:40PMDETROIT (AP)- General Motors Co. said Monday it will recall 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac compact cars sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to fix power steering motors that can fail.
Feds weighing brake overrides in all new cars Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:29PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Tuesday his agency may recommend that all new vehicles sold in the U.S. be equipped with brakes that can override the gas pedal.
Toyota Reports February 2010 Sales Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:19PMTORRANCE, Calif., March 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February sales of 100,027 vehicles. With equal selling days in February 2009 and 2010, sales were down 8.7 percent from the year-ago month on a daily selling rate and unadjusted raw volume basis.
GM to recall 1.3M compacts for steering problem Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:18PMDETROIT (AP) – General Motors Co. is recalling 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac compact cars sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico to fix power steering motors that can fail.
Will Hybrid Cars Ever Be Profitable? Yes. Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:59PMNecessity is the mother of all invention. The most successful products are justly so because they fulfill the needs or wants of the consumer. Hybrid vehicles are no exception. If any of us have faith in the capitalist system within whose bounds we live, then the laws of supply and demand should reign unquestioned and [...]
Buffett-backed BYD, Daimler to Form China Electric-Car Venture Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:34PMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- Daimler AG and BYD Co., the Chinese carmaker backed by billionaire Warren Buffett , will jointly develop an electric vehicle to be sold in China, the world’s largest auto market.
Proton to unveil first hybrid concept car in Geneva Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:08PMGENEVA: After 25 years in the automotive industry, Proton Holdings Bhd is now ready to aggressively make its foray into the global market and will start by participating in the 80th Geneva Internation...
500-Horsepower Porsche Plug-In Makes Us Swoon Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:05PMIf this concept car is the future of green motoring, bring it on.
Hyundai to present eight world debuts at Geneva Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:26AMHyundai on Saturday revealed the first photo of the all-new concept car i-flow (HED-7) ahead of its international debut at the 2010 Geneva auto show next week.
Hybrid Power Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:42AMGerman carmaker BMW tiptoed, rather than burst, onto the hybrid scene this year. Just 375 X6 Active Hybrids will be produced for 2010 nationwide. They are built at the manufacturer’s plant in Greer. “We’re obviously pleased it’s here in South Carolina,” said Bill Gironda, general sales manager at Rick Hendrick BMW. The dealership received its one, and thus far only, X6 hybrid in January.
Toyota staffers at Cleveland Auto Show ready for questions about recalls Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:04AMWeather permitting, auto dealers and manufacturers are hoping for big crowds when the nine-day Cleveland Auto Show opens Saturday at the I-X Center.
Mercury moves up in fuel economy Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:48AMThe Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion Hybrid are two of the three midsize cars that rank best in gasoline mileage for 2010.
Mazda3 outselling perennial bestseller Honda Civic Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:34AMAccording to the Canadian new-car sales numbers for January, industry analyst Dennis DesRosiers has noticed a few trends.
Lewis: Tales from the Toyota hearings Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:01AMOne of the strangest things about some Toyota crash victims is how they find time for phone calls.
Aging boomers set to put brakes on auto industry: Report Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:30AMAs the auto industry gets a much-needed boost, buoyed by demand for new cars in growing markets such as China, a new report warns that the retirement of the baby-boom generation will hurt sales in North America over the coming decades.
EMPLOYMENT: OzPress upgrade secures new jobs Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:25AMPREMIER John Brumby yesterday said State Government support of a local manufacturing operation would help retain and create jobs in Ballarat.
Blueefficiency Exhibition Points Way To Cleaner Automotive Future Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:08AMMILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – February 26, 2010: An enlightening new exhibition on the green future of the motor car has been opened at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge, Surrey.
Crocs taps new CEO from within | Times-Call staff and wire reports Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:53AMNIWOT – John McCarvel is the new president and CEO for Crocs Inc., the company announced Thursday.
Jaguar Reports First Profit Since Takeover by Tata (Update1) Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:58AMJaguar Land Rover reported its first quarterly profit since being bought by India’s Tata Motors Ltd. in 2008 after shedding staff and boosting sales of luxury cars amid an economic recovery.
Premier inspects $1 million OzPress upgrade Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:15PMPREMIER John Brumby visited a Ballarat manfacturer this morning to inspect a recently completed $1million plant upgrade.
2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: 2011 Lexus CT 200h Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:34PMLexus has released details for its all-new 2011 Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid, which is set to star next week at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Serving as a new entry point to the Lexus brand the CT 200h will enter production towards the end of the year for worldwide sale, which presumably means the car will be headed to local showrooms. Lexus is...
High-end Porsches, private jets shown off at Hawthorne Airport Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:16PMHigh-end Porsches, jets and planes were on display at Hawthorne airport on Thursday for an invite-only crowd of potential buyers.
AP Source: Toyota agrees to improve repair program Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:44PMALBANY, N.Y. — Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to guarantee for New York owners of its vehicles subject to safety recalls that it will pick up cars and trucks at their homes, pay for out-of-pocket transportation costs and offer drivers free rental cars during repairs, under an agreement with New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
EIB loan of GBP 340 million for Jaguar Land Rover Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:36PMMumbai, Feb 25 : Tata Motors Thursday announced the completion of a GBP 340 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Jaguar Land Rover.
Police department adds propane fuel systems to squad cars Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:19PMLA CROSSE, WISCONSIN (WXOW)- As cities and towns across the nation look for ways to save money, some are looking to reduce their fuel costs.
Bay Area electric car dealerships running out of juice Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:17PMIn 2007, Marc Korchin thought he had found his mission in life: To benefit the environment and save his fellow Bay Area residents money by selling zero-emission all-electric cars. Two years later, after burning through his life savings, he was forced to close his Berkeley dealership.
DoT invites spectrum auction bids New Delhi, Feb. 25: Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:41PMThe department of telecom (DoT) today invited bids for third-generation (3G) spectrum, which will be auctioned on April 9. The government will auction three slots of 5 megahertz each of 3G wireless spectrum in most telecom circles, including Calcutta, Delhi and Mumbai.
Honda launches sporty hybrid, vows to keep quality Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:40PMTOKYO — Honda launched its sporty new hybrid CR-Z today, vowing to uphold quality amid spectacular safety woes at its archrival Toyota. Japan’s No. 2 automaker said it hopes the sleek two-door hatchback will appeal to a younger set or empty-nesters who want a “green” car with a bit of pizazz.