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With an aim to market the EV in the United States in 2012, prototypes will be made combining the Toyota RAV4 model with a Tesla electric powertrain.

Tags: electric vehicles, Tesla, Toyota

A CNW Research study finds that pure personal use of the Ford Escape Hybrid and Toyota Prius declines from 2006 to 2010, while the combination of personal and business use of these vehicles increases during that same time period.

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The company said it will provide loaner vehicles to customers concerned about driving the 2010 Lexus GX 460.

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An $800 per unit increase in fleet-commercial prices and an 18 percent jump in volume helped the auto industry reach nearly $7.35 billion in fleet-commercial sales in February, according to CNW Market Research.

Tags: Chrysler, fleet-commercial prices, fleet-commercial sales, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan, Toyota

Kelley Blue Book data shows Toyota brand consideration rebounds higher than pre-recall levels.

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After two days of investigation, Toyota engineers find driver’s account of event inconsistent with initial findings.

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These additional services include expedited scheduling of a vehicle repair, pick up and return of the vehicle by a dealership representative, driving the customer to the dealership or his or her place of work, and providing other alternate transportation for the customer.

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The session on electronic throttle control systems - which are suspected of causing unintended acceleration in vehicles - featured two experts who discussed the technical aspects and testing methods involved with automotive electronic systems.

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Hyundai and Kia made dramatic improvements in their scores for the magazine’s Automaker Report Cards, while Chrysler fared worse than last year.

Tags: Aud, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Consumer Reports, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Saab, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen

Toyota has recalled 8,000 2010 Tacoma 4WD trucks to inspect the front drive shaft, which may include a component that contains cracks developed during the manufacturing process.

Tags: Recall, Toyota, Toyota Tacoma

Toyota will recall approximately 133,000 2010 Model Year Prius vehicles and 14,500 Lexus Division 2010 HS 250h vehicles to update software in the vehicle's anti-lock brake system (ABS).

Tags: Lexus HS 250h , Prius, Recall, Toyota

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood revises his remarks to Toyota owners to take their vehicles to dealers and "exercise caution until repairs can be made."

Tags: Recall, sudden acceleration, Toyota

Toyota addresses the concerns many consumers on the recent announcement of the sticking accelerator pedal recall and the suspension of sales.

Tags: Driver Safety, FAQ, floor mat, Recall, sudden acceleration, Toyota

Though GM discovered that the Pontiac Vibe's brakes stop the vehicle in case of unintended acceleration, the company says that any customer who experiences any accelerator pedal issues should immediately park the vehicle and have it towed to his/her GM dealer for an inspection.

Tags: GM, Pontiac Vibe, Recall, sudden acceleration, Toyota

A separate recall was issued on Wednesday in regards to the potential risk for floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals. Commercial and rental fleets as well as leasing companies are handling this problem in different ways at the moment. The prevailing wisdom is "inform, inform, inform."

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Toyota addresses the concerns many consumers on the recent announcement of the sticking accelerator pedal recall and the suspension of sales, stating that all vehicles with the accelerator problem have been identified.

Tags: accelerator pedal, Accidents, FAQ, Recall, sales suspension, Toyota

Vehicles affected by the recall include 2008-2010 Highlander, 2009-2010 Corolla, 2009-2010 Venza, 2009-2010 Matrix and 2009-2010 Pontaic Vibe.

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Read Toyota's safety advisory and warnings before installing any type of floor mat.

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After a driver blows into the Toyota breathalyzer and it is determined that he/she is too intoxicated to drive, the vehicle's ignition locks.

Tags: breathalyzer technology, Nissan, Toyota

Hybrid versions of the Fit car and the CR-Z sports coupe are on the horizon.

Tags: fuel-efficient cars, Honda, Honda CR-Z, Honda Fit, hybrid, Toyota

DETROIT - General Motors has decided to discontinue production of the Pontiac Vibe by the end of August 2009.

Tags: discontinuation, GM, Pontiac Vibe, Toyota