Tagged: Toyota

U.S. Steps Up Scrutiny Into Stalling Toyotas

U.S. Steps Up Scrutiny Into Stalling Toyotas

TOKYO — The U.S. government has beefed up its investigation into Toyota’s Corolla and Matrix vehicles because of a possible engine defect that can cause them to stall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

Toyota Knew of Accelerator Defects in 2006

Toyota Knew of Accelerator Defects in 2006

Bloomberg.com By Angela Greiling Keane April 9 (Bloomberg) — Toyota Motor Corp. knew about flaws that could cause unintended acceleration more than 3 1/2 years before it recalled cars and trucks to fix the...

Toyota denies allegations of floor-mat cover up

Toyota denies allegations of floor-mat cover up

Hans Greimel Automotive News November 5, 2009 – 9:14 am ET TOKYO — A senior Toyota Motor Corp. executive denied allegations the automaker tried to sidestep engineering or design defects that led to its...

Who will marry with VW and GM?

Who will marry with VW and GM?

Companies that control rechargeable batteries also control the new-generation automobile market – Volkswagen and GM play crucial roles in shaping industry’s power balance  (Electro To Auto Forum) Automobile manufacturers and battery manufacturers are waging...