Auto News 5

Toyota Motor is set to file recalls over brake problems with its latest Prius hybrid in both the United States and Japan, in a move that will affect more than 270,000 vehicles, Japanese sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. Full story...

Toyota New Zealand is voluntarily recalling all 260 2010 Prius models it has sold to update the braking system software. Full story...

My wife and I have been together for just about 11 years. My career in the automotive journalist business began almost exactly 11 years ago as well. Because of this, I know that my wife is not with me for my weekly shiny new wheels. Also, said wife cares nothing about cars and essentially couldn't care less that I'm testing a $15,000 Kia or a $150,000 Audi. Full story...

Looking for a used economical little car? There are many to choose from-- though choices become limited for folks after a ride that's not likely to be seen at every traffic light. Though the market offers plenty of selection in the small car scene, the majority of models on the road today wear a Honda or Toyota badge. Full story...

Anyone else getting heartily sick of those two little words 'Toyota' and 'recall'? There's been a few signs of pushback today. Full story...

Toyota has hit back at reports from Germany that it had known about the accelerator problem in some of its vehicles since 2007. Full story...

Toyota has known about accelerator problems in some of its cars since 2007, German newspapers reported on Friday. Full story...

Ten Toyota owners in Britain affected by sticking accelerator pedals have contacted a lawyer specialising in personal injury claims. Full story...

Toyota Motor president Akio Toyoda on Friday apologised for the carmaker's growing recall crisis in his first scheduled public appearance (at 9pm Japanese time in Nagoya, near Toyota City) since the company halted US sales and production of its best selling models last month but did not announce a new recall, this time for the latest Prius. Full story...

Toyota Motor president Akio Toyoda on Friday apologised for the carmaker's growing recall crisis in his first scheduled public appearance (at 9pm Japanese time in Nagoya, near Toyota City) since the company halted US sales and production of its best selling models last month. Full story...

Toyota Motor president Akio Toyoda will host an unusually late 9pm Friday Tokyo time press conference to address safety issues rocking his company as it now prepares to add the latest version of its iconic Prius hybrid to a recall list - for braking problems. Full story...

TORONTO, Ontario - Toyota Canada today announced that it has resumed deliveries of the eight Toyota models identified in the January 21 recall notice. Full story...

There it is, just sitting there, quiet, smug but with impressive potential and a stance that gives onlookers a hint at what this behemoth is capable of. The 2010 4Runner has roots that run deep in the off-road and overland explorer's history. I'll venture a guess that if you are reading this review, you know what a Land Cruiser is, what it can do and what it has done. There are clear and present family ties between the two. Full story...

Toyota is recalling about 30,000 vehicles in Mexico to modify accelerator pedals on seven models. Full story...

Are Toyota's problems with sticking throttles symptomatic of deeper problems within the world's largest automaker? Mark Bursa reports Full story...

Toyota on Thursday admitted there was a design problem with the braking system in latest Prius but said it had redesigned the anti-lock system for cars produced since last month and would soon announce steps for those already on the road. The Japanese government called on the automaker to firmly investigate and address complaints. Full story...

The US transportation chief's public rebukes of Toyota's handling of a massive safety recall have raised eyebrows, given the US government's major stake in rivals General Motors and Chrysler, news agency AFP said in a report headed 'Is the US bullying Toyota on recall?'. Full story...

As firm issues advice to owners regarding sticking accelerator pedals, we want to hear your experiences

Full story...

Toyota on Thursday announced a better than expected fiscal third quarter operating profit on improved revenues but an expected $2bn hit for recall costs is expected to keep it in the red for the full year. Full story...

Toyota Canada is aware of a small number of isolated reports of inconsistent brake feel in certain 2010 model year Prius vehicles and we are investigating those reports. Full story...