U.S. study blames mechanical problems for sudden-acceleration cases.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Toyota helped usher in a global quality revolution in the mid-1970s. But when the brakes slipped on its cars, consumers were betrayed. Commentator David Frum says they weren't the only ones.
The once-strong resale value of Toyota cars is being challenged by the automaker's string of recent brake and gas pedal problems. Will dealers be able to lure customers with the incentive of a brand trade-in? Alisa Roth reports.
Toyota is quickly sending dealers parts to fix the gas pedal problem which started a massive vehicle recall, and the car maker has launched an equally sizable PR campaign to repair its image. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Amy Scott.

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Toyota failures not caused by electronics

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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NASA report on 'runaway Toyotas' expected today

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Toyota recalls another 1.7 million vehicles

Wednesday, January 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.
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Another recall; are car owners paying attention?

Thursday, October 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.
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Another recall for Toyota

Friday, August 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.
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Toyota: Some crashes may have been driver's fault

Wednesday, July 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.
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Toyota recalling Lexus models on engine issue

Thursday, July 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.
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Toyota halts sales of Lexus GX SUV

Wednesday, April 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.
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Investigative teams may hurt Toyota

Friday, April 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.
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Toyota faces $16M fine for sticky pedals

Tuesday, April 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.
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Toyota loses ideal amid auto woes

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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Toyota recall highlights supplier issues

Thursday, January 28, 2010
Toyota has expanded its recall to include another million-plus vehicles. The culprit is an accelerator pedal made by a supplier. Alisa Roth reports.
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