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In latest blow, Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius and other hybrids globally for brake problems

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:56:00 -0500

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

Toyota Canada resumes sales and deliveries of recalled vehicles, repairs underway

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:18:00 -0500

TORONTO - Toyota Canada says it has resumed sales and deliveries of the eight models of vehicle affected by a massive international recall.

Auto research group says China passenger car sales up 84 pct in January

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:09:00 -0500

SHANGHAI, China - China's passenger car sales rose 84 per cent in January from a year earlier as buyers took advantage of tax breaks and other incentives ahead of the Chinese New Year, a research group said Friday.

Ballard power systems to showcase hydrogen cell buses during Olympics

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:49:00 -0500

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Ballard Power Systems' fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses will transport visitors from around the world to and from alpine events in Whistler at this month's Winter Olympics.

Toyota sales fall 10 per cent in January amid pedal recall, sales halt

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:25:00 -0500

TORONTO - Canadians bought fewer Toyotas in January compared to a year earlier amid a massive recall and halt on sales of some of its most popular vehicles.

US auto industry revs up in January, but safety worries put brakes on Toyota

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:24:00 -0500

DETROIT - The U.S. auto industry rebounded from last January's sales collapse with one big exception: Toyota, which lost an estimated 20,000 sales after it stopped selling eight models because of defective gas pedals.

Toyota Canada to begin repairing 270,000 faulty pedals by end of week

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:37:00 -0500

TORONTO - Toyota says all 270,000 vehicles in Canada affected by a huge recall should be able to have their defective accelerator pedals repaired within a month, with dealers expected to begin work on priority vehicles by the end of this week.