Saturday, March 13, 2010

Suit: Toyota ignored defects

A California prosecutor filed suit against Toyota Motor Corp. on Friday, claiming the Japanese automaker knowingly sold millions of defective vehicles.

Ford's new Police Interceptor aims to please

Ford Police Interceptor Concept

Dearborn -- Ford Motor Co. says its new Police Interceptor offers big improvements over the aging Crown Victoria it replaces next year, but some experts say it may be a tough sell -- particularly in these days of budget austerity.

Holland getting $303M Volt battery cell facility

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Michigan's status as a hub for electric vehicles grew with Friday's confirmation that a battery cell facility will be built in Holland to supply vehicles including the Chevrolet Volt.

Suzuki SX4 lacks both space and mileage

The 2010 Suzuki SX4 Sportback feels much smaller than it looks -- and it looks tiny.

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Daniel Howes
Toyota changes must last

Don Esmond, one of Toyota Motor Corp.'s top sales execs in the United States, sounds like a man who's just got religion. - 03/12/2010

Manny Lopez
Whining won't help Toyota

Toyota is done apologizing. - 03/11/2010

Scott Burgess
With 2011 Sonata, Hyundai proves it's worth another look

The new Sonata blows the doors off of the Toyota and Honda midsize entries with a more stylish exterior, better gas mileage, comfortable interior and... - 03/11/2010

John McCormick
Porsche 918 hybrid concept stuns at VW conference

Geneva -- VW Group surprised the media by unveiling a stunning new Porsche concept sports car at a multi-brand conference on the eve of the... - 03/02/2010

Neil Winton
Geneva hype can't hide dire prospects for Europe in 2010

Geneva, Switzerland -- Europe's car manufacturers were putting on a brave face as they unveiled their latest automotive creations this week,... - 03/05/2010

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