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THE TOYOTA RECALL CRISIS

Toyota tells U.S. that records weren’t withheld

11:43 pm U.S. ET | March 12
Toyota Motor Corp. acknowledged it has never provided sensitive records called the “books of knowledge” to plaintiffs who have sued the company after crashes but also said such documents weren’t requested or required.... Read More »
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GM reinstatement offers deemed 'more than fair'

6:11 pm U.S. ET | March 12
General Motors Co. is imposing no onerous conditions on dealers who it is offering to reinstate, five lawyers said today. Most of the 661 eligible dealerships will agree to the conditions outlined in the letter of intent that GM started sending today, the lawyers and some dealers said.... Read More »
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THE TOYOTA RECALL CRISIS

Toyota accused of hiding evidence of safety risks

4:00 pm U.S. ET | March 12
A Southern California prosecutor filed the first consumer protection lawsuit against Toyota, claiming it had engaged in "fraud" by hiding evidence of dangerous vehicle defects. At the same time, Connecticut's attorney general and a U.S.... Read More »
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JOHN K. TEAHEN

Oprah and I really are alike: We hate txting & drving

3:42 pm U.S. ET | March 12
Oprah and me. Well, not exactly. I've never met the queen of daytime television, but we have a common cause. It's to stop people from texting while driving. John K. Teahen Jr. is senior editor of Automotive News.... Read More »
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Design

Mazda design chief gives new meaning to zoom-zoom

12:01 am U.S. ET | March 8
Ikuo Maeda, the new design chief at Mazda Motor Corp., earned the nickname "Speedy" for his lead-footed driving on the race course and off. He may be the only standing auto executive to have had his license revoked -- twice.... Read More »
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Honda CR-Z orders in Japan hit 7,000 units, half annual sales target

4:03 pm U.S. ET | March 12
Honda Motor Co. has racked up 7,000 orders in Japan for its new CR-Z sporty hybrid, which went on sale here Feb. 25. It will arrive in U.S. showrooms this summer. The tally is more than half Honda's annual sales target of 12,000 units in Japan.... Read More »
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Technology

Daimler will double spending on green tech

12:01 am U.S. ET | March 8
Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz unit will roll out plug-in hybrids and fuel cell cars in every segment over the next few years, doubling its investment in green technologies in the next two years. Mercedes intends to spend $1.... Read More »
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Car Cutaways
CAR CUTAWAY

ContiTech keeps Saab 9-5's engine secure

10:23 am U.S. ET | March 7
Saab launches its second-generation Saab 9-5 this year, 13 years after the first model debuted. The mid-sized premium sedan shares its platform with the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, which was the 2009 European Car of the Year. Opel/Vauxhall and Saab were sister brands under General Motors Co.... Read More »
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