Tests of Sikes' Prius cast doubt on his account of out-of-control acceleration
LaTimes - 03/15/2010 03:20
The brake-override system kicked in, shutting off the engine, when federal investigators pressed hard on the brake and gas pedals at the same time, according to a draft o...
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A Ferrari 1-2 Victory in Bahrain
nytimes - 03/15/2010 02:40
Fernando Alonso made a perfect debut in his new career with the Ferrari team, as the Spaniard took the lead and won his first race.
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Report: Questions on story of runaway Prius
msnbc - 03/14/2010 04:40
Investigators probing a high-speed incident on a California freeway involving a Toyota Prius didn't find expected brake wear, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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Affluent California county plans to sue Toyota
msnbc - 03/12/2010 18:00
Orange County prosecutors say they'll file a lawsuit against Toyota because of continuing problems with their vehicles.
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Red Tape: Toyota woes raise car-tech woes
msnbc - 03/12/2010 16:00
We may never know why runaway Toyotas suddenly seem to be everywhere. The scariest possibility, however, is that faulty computers are driving some victims to their deaths...
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Government may tighten car safety standards
msnbc - 03/12/2010 01:20
Government vehicle safety regulators may seek greater authority to investigate defects in vehicles and are weighing a range of safety requirements in response to Toyota's...
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Chevy's New Lightweight Corvette: The Z06 Carbon Limited Edition
nytimes - 03/11/2010 23:20
The Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of Corvette's first appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Safety Regulator Plans Closer Look at Electronics in Cars
nytimes - 03/11/2010 23:20
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will also explore whether data recorders should be mandatory in all cars.
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TARP Oversight Panel Finds Fault With GMAC Bailouts
nytimes - 03/11/2010 09:00
A report to be released Thursday questions the Bush administration’s decision to rescue “a company that apparently posed no systemic risk to the financial s...
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Zamboni Driving Lessons
nytimes - 03/10/2010 21:20
Driving a Zamboni ice resurfacer isn't as easy as you might think.
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Incentives driving Toyota sales up, exec says
msnbc - 03/10/2010 17:20
A high-ranking Toyota executive says the auto company's North American sales spiked around 50 percent the first eight days of March as incentives helped lure customers.
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Nascar Gives Edwards Probation for Deliberately Causing Crash
nytimes - 03/10/2010 10:20
After imploring drivers to be more aggressive on the racetrack this season to help rebuild fading fan support, Nascar issued a probation to Carl Edwards.
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Daimler Sells Stake in Tata Motors
nytimes - 03/10/2010 05:20
Daimler says it has sold all of its shares in India's Tata Motors to various groups of investors through the capital markets.
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With CR-Z, Honda Will Find Out if U.S. Is Ready for a Sporty Hybrid
nytimes - 03/10/2010 05:20
Early in the development of the CR-Z, the president of American Honda said that Americans did not want a sporty hybrid.
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Demand for Lithium Is Poised to Take Off
nytimes - 03/10/2010 05:20
As awareness spreads that lithium is an ingredient for hybrid cars, a hunt is under way for sources of the metal.
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Toyota recalling all 2000 to 2003 Tundras
msnbc - 03/10/2010 02:40
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 c...
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Op-Ed Contributor: Nascar’s new rules reflect a moral code found in many sports.
nytimes - 03/15/2010 02:40
Nascar’s new rules reflect a moral code found in many sports and take car racing back to its roots.
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Nascar Driver Kurt Busch Waits to Race in Gatornationals
nytimes - 03/15/2010 02:40
Busch’s wife once surprised him with a spot in a drag racing school. He went on to buy a car that he made street legal and race ready.
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Demise of scooter emblematic of India's rise
msnbc - 03/15/2010 00:40
It was a purchase to be remembered.
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Lexus, a Toyota Brand, Avoids Taint From Recalls
nytimes - 03/13/2010 10:20
The brand’s sales and reputation have held up, analysts say, because Lexus has not been included in Toyota’s most serious recalls.
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Technology: Leno Engineers a Rerun for the Turbine Car
nytimes - 03/13/2010 10:20
Jay Leno, owner of a vast collection of unusual vehicles, is proud to show off one of his most outlandish creations: the turbine-powered EcoJet supercar concept.
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Collecting: Lots of Web Traffic in Such a Tiny Town
nytimes - 03/13/2010 10:20
Michael Paul Smith’s photographs of scale-model sets with diecast model cars have captivated viewers online.
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Behind the Wheel | 2010 Audi S4: Less Motor, More Grip, and It All Makes Sense
nytimes - 03/13/2010 10:20
With the new S4, Audi has downsized the cylinder count, lifted the fuel economy and cut the price — but the car still manages to be faster than its predecessor.
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Toyota is just the latest automaker to face auto safety litigation
LaTimes - 03/13/2010 07:40
Lawsuits over the last half-century are credited with such innovations as impact-absorbing dashboards and steering columns, and gas tanks that won't explode when a car is...
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Toyota disputes allegations that it withheld evidence
LaTimes - 03/13/2010 06:40
It tells Congress it has gone to great lengths to share information, but acknowledges the existence of the Books of Knowledge, or troves of technical information about it...
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Toyota aims for a surge in sales
LaTimes - 03/13/2010 04:00
The troubled automaker hopes to draw buyers this weekend with the help of an advertising blitz and big incentives.
Toyota dealers are gearing up for something they...
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Lutz: GM will pay back bailout at profit for U.S.
msnbc - 03/12/2010 21:00
GM Vice Chair Bob Lutz, who will retire in May, says the automaker will pay back its bailout at a profit for U.S. taxpayers without lowering quality in vehicle developmen...
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Prius inquiry takes a detour
LaTimes - 03/12/2010 06:40
Rift over involvement of a congressman's aide in the runaway Toyota case in San Diego County causes an hours-long delay.
Federal inspection of the runaway Toyota P...
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Leader defends NHTSA's response to Toyota complaints
LaTimes - 03/12/2010 06:40
The agency investigated sudden-acceleration reports but didn't find enough evidence to force a recall, Administrator David Strickland tells a House subcommittee.
R...
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Toyota faces a growing number of probes in U.S.
LaTimes - 03/12/2010 06:40
The FBI, a U.S. attorney's office in New York, the SEC and even the L.A. city attorney have opened investigations of the Japanese automaker, adding to existing probes by ...
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BMW and VW Results Show Money Is Still in Selling Luxury Cars
nytimes - 03/11/2010 23:20
The earnings suggest makers of the lower-priced cars that most people drive could struggle with meager profits for years to come.
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