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Tuesday, 09 February 2010

Toyota to Recall 53,000 Hybrids in Europe

Some 52,903 Prius third generation models, of which 7,573 were sold in France, are being recalled.

U.S. Investigators Cast New Doubt on Toyota

Investigators don't know if Toyota fully understands its accelerator problems.

Opel Unveils Turnaround Plan, 8,300 Jobs Slashed

Company expects to break even in 2011 and make a profit in 2012

Toyoda Takes 'Personal Responsibility' for Automaker Woes

Will set up Automotive Center of Quality Excellence in the U.S. to 'strengthening our quality management and quality control across North America'

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