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Toyota failures not caused by electronics

Feb 8, 2011
U.S. study blames mechanical problems for sudden-acceleration cases.

NASA report on 'runaway Toyotas' expected today

Feb 8, 2011
After a series of Toyota recalls, NASA -- that's right, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- is expected to publish its analysis of the so-called "runaway Toyotas" today. David Gura has more.

Toyota recalls another 1.7 million vehicles

Jan 26, 2011
Toyota announced this morning it's recalling 1.7 million vehicles. This time, the problem is with various faulty parts, including defective fuel devices. Alisa Roth has more.

Another recall; are car owners paying attention?

Oct 21, 2010
Toyota announced another recall today for 1.5 million of its vehicles. It's just the latest in a long list of recalls that have occurred this past year. So many, in fact, that we wonder if car owners are still paying attention to all the details. Alisa Roth reports.

Another recall for Toyota

Aug 27, 2010
Toyota has issued yet another big recall of it cars. This time it involves some engine problems in the popular Corolla. Reporter Amy Scott talks with Bob Moon about what the problem is this time.

Toyota: Some crashes may have been driver's fault

Jul 14, 2010
After looking carefully at several cases of crashes from accelerated gas pedals, Toyota now says some of those accidents may have been the fault of the driver.

Toyota recalling Lexus models on engine issue

Jul 1, 2010
Toyota will recall 270,000 vehicles it's sold worldwide said to have engine problems that could cause them to stall. But the automaker plans to learn from PR mistakes made earlier this year.

For public good, not for profit.

Toyota halts sales of Lexus GX SUV

Apr 14, 2010
Responding to the "do not buy" warning Consumer Reports issued on its Lexus GX 460 SUV, Toyota is stopping sales of the SUV to do more testing. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson about whether things could get worse for Toyota.

Investigative teams may hurt Toyota

Apr 9, 2010
Toyota says it's put together new investigative teams to look into reports of unintended acceleration as part of an effort to listen to customers more intently and address their concerns. Alisa Roth reports.

Toyota faces $16M fine for sticky pedals

Apr 6, 2010
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood wants to hit Toyota with a $16 million penalty for failing to notify officials of the sticky accelerator pedals. Toyota has two weeks to pay or fight. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Amy Scott.