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In this Feb. 6, 2010 file photo, Toyota cars are lined up for service at a Toyota dealership in Lincolnwood, Ill. Toyota is expected to agree on Monday to pay a fine of more than $16 million for a four-month delay in telling the government about defective gas pedals on its vehicles, the largest civil penalty imposed on an automaker by the government, a Transportation Department official said Sunday, April 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Toyota to agree to $16.4 million fine

Ken Thomas The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, April 19, 2010 - 8:32am

WASHINGTON -- Toyota Motor Corp. is expected to agree to a fine of more than $16 million, the largest government penalty levied against an automaker, for a four-month delay in telling federal authorities about defective gas pedals on its vehicles, a Transportation Department official said Sunday.

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Toyota faces $16M fine, accused of hiding defect

Ken Thomas The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, April 5, 2010 - 10:18pm

WASHINGTON -- The government accused Toyota of hiding a "dangerous defect" and proposed a record $16.4 million fine on Monday for failing to quickly alert regulators to safety problems in gas pedals on popular models such as the Camry and Corolla.

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Administration releases new fuel efficiency rules

Ken Thomas The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 3:06pm

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration set tougher gas mileage standards for new cars and trucks Thursday, spurring the next generation of fuel-sipping gas-electric hybrids, efficient engines and electric cars.

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(The Associated Press) James E. Lentz, president and chief operating officer, Toyota Motor Sales, USA., Inc., is sworn in on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday.

Recalls 'won't totally fix' gas pedal issues / Toyota chief testifies before congressional panel Tuesday

Ken Thomas, Larry Margasak The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 11:51pm

WASHINGTON -- The president of Toyota's U.S. operations acknowledged to skeptical lawmakers on Tuesday that the company's recalls of millions of its cars may "not totally" solve the problem of sudden and dangerous acceleration.

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Drunken driving death rates decline in 40 states

Ken Thomas The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, December 7, 2009 - 7:34pm

PDF: State by State Drunken Driving Information

WASHINGTON -- Drunken driving fatality rates have fallen in 40 states and the District of Columbia, an encouraging sign that crackdowns are improving highway safety.

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