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Affluent California county sues Toyota
Southern California prosecutors filed the first U.S. consumer protection lawsuit against Toyota Friday, claiming it had engaged in "fraud" by hiding evidence of dangerous vehicle defects.

Red Tape: Toyota woes raise car-tech woes

We may never know why runaway Toyotas suddenly seem to be everywhere. The scariest possibility, however, is that faulty computers are driving some victims to their deaths with frightening randomness.We may never know why runaway Toyotas suddenly seem to be everywhere. The scariest possibility, however, is that faulty computers are driving some victims to their deaths with frightening randomness.


Lutz: GM will pay back bailout at profit for U.S.

Lutz, long seen in Detroit as a GM Vice Chair Bob Lutz, who will retire in May, says the automaker will pay back its bailout at a profit for U.S. taxpayers without lowering quality in vehicle development.


Government may tighten car safety standards

March 11: The head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration testifies before Congress about his agency's investigation into the safety of Toyota vehicles. NBC's Tracie Potts reports. (NBC News Channel)Government vehicle safety regulators may seek greater authority to investigate defects in vehicles and are weighing a range of safety requirements in response to Toyota's massive recall.


Indiana stakes claim to electric car industry

Richard Canny, CEO of THINK electric cars, shows off the automaker’s Think City electric vehicle at the Washington, D.C., auto show in January. The company plans to make vehicles in Indiana.The so-called "RV Capital of the World" may soon be able to bill itself the "EV Capital of the World." What a difference a letter makes.


Top green car concepts from Geneva show

Virtually every carmaker showed off their latest fuel-saving technologies — from advanced diesel hybrids to fully electric vehicles — at the Geneva Motor Show. Here are some of the best concept cars.


Media coverage fuels spike in Prius complaints

A 56-year-old woman claims that this Toyota Prius went out of control in Harrison, N.Y., as she was leaving her driveway. It was the second incident in as many days of alleged runaway acceleration of the popular Toyota hybrid.Reports of sudden acceleration in the Toyota Prius have spiked across the country. But that doesn't mean there's an epidemic of bad gas pedals in the popular hybrid.


Runaway Prius reports hit Toyota at worst time

A 56-year-old woman claims that this Toyota Prius went out of control in Harrison, N.Y. as she was leaving her driveway. It was the second incident in as many days of alleged runaway acceleration of the popular Toyota hybrid.Two drivers in California and New York claimed this week their Toyota Priuses sped off uncontrollably. While they walked away, the automaker suffered two more dents to its reputation.


Toyota luring buyers back with incentives

March 10: Toyota is mishandling its recall crisis by not A high-ranking Toyota executive says the auto company's North American sales spiked around 50 percent the first eight days of March as incentives helped lure customers.


How to stop your car when the throttle is stuck

March 9: A driver says his Toyota suddenly accelerated to 90 mph, taking him on a terrifying 30-mile ride on a San Diego County freeway. With the help of a California Highway Patrol officer, the driver was able to bring the car under control. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports. (Today Show)A quick primer on what to do if you find yourself in a car that has accelerated unintentionally. Experts recommend practicing for an emergency.


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