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(The Associated Press) A 2010 Toyota Corolla is shown at Toyota dealership in San Francisco.

Radiation from space floated as possible cause of Toyota issues

Justin Hyde Detroit Free Press

Last updated Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 5:43pm

INTERACTIVE: Toyota Q&A: Setting the Record Straight

WASHINGTON — It may sound far-fetched, but federal regulators are studying whether sudden acceleration in Toyotas is linked to cosmic rays.

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(The Associated Press) In this 2006 file photo, unsold 2007 Elements sit on the lot of a Honda dealership in Littleton, Colo. Honda Motor Co. on Tuesday said it is recalling about 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks because of problems with the brake pedals. The recall includes 344,000 Odysseys and 68,000 Elements from the 2007 and 2008 model years.

Honda to recall 410,000 vehicles for brake problem

Tom Krisher The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 5:29pm

DETROIT -- Honda Motor Co. will recall more than 410,000 Odyssey minivans and Element small trucks because of braking system problems that could make it tougher to stop the vehicle if not repaired.

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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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Toyota faces investigations

The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, February 22, 2010 - 8:10pm

WASHINGTON -- Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Toyota Motor Corp.'s safety problems and the Securities and Exchange Commission was probing what the automaker told investors, the company disclosed Monday. Newly released internal documents showed that Toyota officials visited with U.S. regulators years ago who "laughed and rolled their eyes in disbelief" over safety claims.

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Toyota investigates Corolla steering problems

The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 9:37am

WASHINGTON — First it was gas pedals, then brakes. Now Toyota and the government are looking into complaints that the popular Corolla is difficult to steer straight, raising a new safety concern ahead of next week’s congressional hearing about the automakers recalls.

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