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Why the world is running out of everything
When the next shock comes — another pandemic, earthquake, or other unforeseen disaster — will the supply chain buckle yet again, all because companies wanted to fatten the pockets of...
Driver gets thrown from his car, soars in the air in frightening clip after high-speed joy ride on beach
"That’s what you get for showing off with no skill."
General Motors recalls nearly 820K pickup trucks over safety issue involving tailgates
General Motors is recalling nearly 820,000 pickup trucks over a faulty electronic latch mechanism used to open the trucks' tailgates, increasing the risk of road hazards and crashes. Detroit-based GM...
Toyota recalls more than 380K vehicles over brakes issues
Toyota Motor is recalling 381,199 Toyota Tacoma trucks with model years 2022 and 2023 in the US over a brake performance issue that increases the risk of a crash. The...
Toyota recalls 280K pickups and SUVs because they may ‘creep forward’ in neutral
“Certain parts of the transmission may not immediately disengage when the vehicle is shifted to the neutral position," the Japanese automaker said in a notice.
Toyota warns 50,000 vehicle owners to stop driving, get immediate repairs over potentially life-threatening defect
Toyota Motor 7203.T said on Monday it is urging the owners of 50,000 older vehicles to get immediate recall repairs because an airbag inflator could explode and potentially kill motorists.
GM retains crown as top-selling US automaker in 2023 despite costly strike
The Detroit automaker shrugged off a hit from a costly auto strike to report 2023 US new vehicle sales of 2,594,698 units, up 14.1% from last year.
Toyota subsidiary shuts down production after admitting to decades of fraudulent safety test results
A Japanese car manufacturer has temporarily shut down production after admitting to decades of fraudulent safety test results.
Tesla Cybertruck involved in first reported crash — demolishes Toyota Corolla's front end in head-on collision
Tesla's long-awaited Cybertruck was finally released onto the road one month ago -- and has already been involved in its first reported accident.
Toyota recalling 1M vehicles over short circuit that could affect airbags
The recall covers 2020 through 2022 model year vehicles including various Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Lexus ES250, Highlander and Sienna Hybrid vehicles.
Meet the billion-dollar pitchwomen: How Flo from Progressive and Jan from Toyota are advertising's MVPs
How girl-next-door Jan — A.K.A. Laurel Coppock — and zany Flo — Stephanie Courtney — make bank for their bosses — but in a twist of fate, Flo almost became Jan.
Dealership on death of Katharine McPhee and David Foster’s nanny: 'Tragic'
“The loss of such a vibrant life in such tragic circumstances is a heavy burden to bear, and we share in their grief," reads the statement from Hamer Toyota.
Woman dragged to her death by elderly driver that smashed through LA car dealership after mistaking gas for brakes
An elderly driver smashed into a Los Angeles car dealership Wednesday, striking and killing a 55-year-old woman who got pinned beneath the car and dragged several feet, officials said.
Toyota unveils first hybrid version of iconic Land Cruiser
The new model will be sold as a hybrid in North America and will be available in the US in the spring of 2024.
Toyota, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes part of huge 247,000-car recall
The recalled cars include Kia Sportage SUVs, Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid SUVs, Land Rover Range Rovers and Land Rover Discoveries .
Tesla's Model 3 eligible for $7,500 tax credit, making it cheaper than a Toyota Camry
A Model 3 starts at $40,240 and the price may fall to $25,240 when the $7,500 federal tax credit and another $7,500 from the California tax rebate kick in, depending...
Toyota leader Akio Toyoda to step down as president and chief executive
Sato will become the new CEO while the current chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, will drop his chairman title but remain on the board, Toyota said.
GM reclaims US auto sales title for 2022 from Toyota
GM lost the spot as the top US automaker at the end of 2021 for the first time since 1931.
National Name Your Car Day: what car are you based on your zodiac sign?
Autophiles and sentimental gear heads rejoice, our love of wheels and metal is anointed every year on October 2 with the arrival of National Name Your Car Day. In honor...
Chinese company creates bootleg Toyota Tundra
A Chinese company is selling a mini pickup truck that's the spitting image of a Toyota Tundra.