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Toyota's Massive Recall Could Dent Company Reputation
Toyota Motor Corp.'s recent recall of a record 4.26 million vehicles to fix an accelerator problem will put a strain on its finances, but the repercussions over the company's image and reputation could be even greater.
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First Drive: 2010 Lexus ES 350Playing on Its Strengths
Okay, the Lexus ES isn't the most exciting luxury sedan money can buy. Those who want spectacular handling should look at a BMW 3 Series or an Infiniti G before the ES.
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Thousands of Toyotas in Canadian recall
Toyota Canada will ask owners of thousands of Camrys, Tundras and other models to return them to dealers for modifications to gas pedals and other parts -- even though the automaker insists its Canadian vehicles are not subject to reported jammed-accelerator problems that prompted a huge recall in the United States.
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Toyota Recall: Toyota Broadens Recall To 3.8 Million Cars, Trucks; To Fix Gas Pedal, Rugs
Toyota today issued the largest voluntary recall in its history, recalling 3.8 million vehicles to fix an untended acceleration problem.
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These pre-owned cars and SUVs provide great value--or practically none at all. Ever considered buying a Lamborghini or Ferrari? Now could be your last, best chance to get a deal.
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Toyota Details Fix for Accelerator Pedal Entrapment Problem
Toyota on Wednesday announced that it will deal with the problem of potential accelerator pedal entrapment involving eight of its vehicle models, including the 2004-'09 Toyota Prius , by taking a number of steps.
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NADA Announces On-line New Car Cost-of-Ownership Tool
The National Automobile Dealers Association recently announced the addition of a new on-line tool at the group's website to assist users with estimating the long-term cost of owning a new vehicle.
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The sedan's list of features grows, too, with standard rear side airbags, leather upholstery, driver memory functions, Bluetooth audio and a USB port.
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Handsome LaCrosse good Buick reinvention
While I'm sure I was once aware of the Buick brand, its cultural significance is now right up there with the cancellation of the TV series "Wings" and Barbra Streisand's last concert tour.
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Movers and Losers: October 2009
This montha TMs list of the fastest- and slowest-selling models reflects how the 2010 model year turnover can skew things.
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Toyota Sued by U.S. Consumers Over 2,000 Complaints of Sudden Acceleration
Toyota Motor Corp. has failed to correct a problem with the throttle control system on some of its vehicles, causing them to suddenly accelerate, lawyers for consumers said in a lawsuit.
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Tom's Corner Garage: Avoiding Engine Sludge
This weekly feature for Edmunds Daily about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America's Car Show on satellite radio.
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Which Import Brand Has The Genesis Hurt The Most? Read The Facts And See
When Hyundai debut the Genesis sedan Last year they made it clear that it had targeted the luxury community, they were putting the establishment on notice so to speak.
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Toyota And Lexus Say No Defect In Floor Mats, Recall Voluntary
Between the tragedy of a California Highway Patrol officer and his family losing their lives in a borrowed dealership Lexus ES 350 and the farcical zip tie solution issued shortly thereafter, the Toyota/Lexus floor mat recall is a unique event in recent automotive safety history.
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Paul A. Eisenstein: 2010 Buick LaCrosse takes on popular Lexus
In its bid to win a bailout from the American government, General Motors announced plans to slash the number of brands it brings to market.
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Headlines: No further probe of Lexus sedans
A U.S. safety board declined further investigation into an alleged defect that may cause uncontrolled acceleration in Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus ES sedans after the carmaker issued a recall this month for floor mats.
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Lincoln Trumps Lexus in 2009 Consumer Reports Reliability Rankings
The 2009 Consumer Reports reliability rankings are out and - shock of shocks - a Lincoln beat a Lexus! Our colleagues at our flagship site TheCarConnection.com recently reported on the newly released automotive reliability rankings from Consumer Reports .
Related Topix: Lincoln, Lexus, Ford, Mercury, Automakers, Ford Motor
Buick needs a hero, but will buyers find it in the LaCrosse?
The **** 2010 LaCrosse is Super-Buick, but will buyers see past Clark Kent's glasses? Buick created the sleek, contemporary sedan to restore its status as a premium marque, attract younger buyers and compete with entry-luxury sedans like the Acura TL and Lexus ES 350.
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Consumer Reports Reliability Survey: Ford Beats Japan
Honda , Toyota , Acura and Lexus all have deservedly solid reputations for reliability and quality.
Related Topix: Honda Insight, Hybrid Vehicles, Honda, Honda Accord, Toyota, Toyota Camry, Lexus
Lexus ES 300: 1997 Loaded "California Car" with LOW miles Beautiful 1997 Lexus ES 300 with just 83,000 miles in Oyster Pearl.
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