Toyota says it's recalling more than 400,000 Priuses, and it's recalled a lot of other cars for sudden acceleration, thanks largely to the commonization of several parts. Alisa Roth explains what that means.
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 will re-start auto production on Monday, with workers installing a redesigned gas pedal to fix the problem that started the recall. But the car maker is used to quick jumpstarts of its assembly line. Alisa Roth reports.
It's turning into another rough week for Toyota. Reporter Alisa Roth talks with Kai Ryssdal about how much the carmaker's problems will cost and whether people will still be willing to buy its cars.
Reporter Alisa Roth talks with Tess Vigeland about the logistics behind Toyota repairing its problematic accelerator pedals and how the carmaker plans to improve its image after the recall.
Unions like the Teamsters and the United Auto Workers have been shrinking for decades. But last year, union membership actually grew thanks to a push to organize jobs that can't go anywhere. Alisa Roth reports.
After failing to reach an agreement with its lenders, a development company has walked away from the massive apartment complex Stuyvesant Town. Alisa Roth reports this scenario is playing out all over the country.
