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Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally

 Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally

Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.

 

Toyota Dealers Pull Ads From ABC Over 'Excessive Stories': 'Punishment For Reporting'

Toyota dealers in five southeast states have pulled their commercials off ABC TV local affiliates, complaining about the coverage of Toyota safety problems by ABC News and its chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross.

The ad agency representing the 173 dealers told ABC affiliates last week that the shift was due to "excessive stories on the Toyota issues." The dealers shifted their commercial time buys to non-ABC stations in the same markets, "as punishment for the reporting," according to an ABC station manager.

 

Toyota Is Expected to Add 2010 Prius to Recalls

Toyota Is Expected to Add 2010 Prius to Recalls

The decision to recall at least 311,000 2010 Prius cars will be announced early this week, adding to the automaker’s woes after recalls of other models.

 

Toyota Chief Apologizes for Global Recalls

Toyota Chief Apologizes for Global Recalls

Toyota's president apologized for the automaker's global recalls and promised to beef up quality control by setting up a special committee he would head himself. Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda said the automaker was still deciding what to do to fix braking problems with the popular Prius gas-electric hybrid.

 

Stop Driving Recalled Toyotas, Says Agency Chief

Ray LaHood, the Secretary of Transportation, advised owners of recalled Toyotas not to use them until they are repaired by a dealer.

 

Toyota hit by over 100 Prius brake complaints

Toyota hit by over 100 Prius brake complaints

Toyota Motor Corp. has been hit by over 100 complaints in the U.S. and Japan about brake problems with the popular Prius hybrid, the latest in a spate of quality troubles for the automaker as it grapples with massive global recalls.

 

Toyota dealers to start fixing defective gas pedals

Toyota dealers to start fixing defective gas pedals

The automaker says it has found a remedy that is 'both effective and simple.' The parts are being shipped to dealerships, which will remain open 24 hours a day to make the repairs.

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U.S. Toyota Executive to Explain Gas-Pedal Fix

U.S. Toyota Executive to Explain Gas-Pedal Fix

Toyota is gearing up for a publicity offensive Monday morning, with a senior American executive going on television to discuss solutions to the company's recalls, as the Japanese auto maker seeks to allay consumer concerns over sudden acceleration.

 

Toyota Recall Hits 9 Million Cars Worldwide

The carmaker said up to 1.8 million cars in Europe could be affected and that it had identified a remedy.

 

Toyota recalls 2.3 million U.S. vehicles to fix gas pedals

Toyota recalls 2.3 million U.S. vehicles to fix gas pedals

Toyota is recalling 2.3 million U.S. vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals, the latest in a string of quality problems that have bedeviled the Japanese automaker.

 

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