The 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe was one of the affected cars in Toyota’s second accelerator recall, due to its Toyota Matrix underpinnings. General Motors is reporting that repair parts are now coming in.
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Toyota recalls some more cars, company president apologizes for situation
Another day, another recall from Toyota. Two recalls in fact. Toyota is recalling 133,000 2010 Toyota Priuses and 14,500 2010 Lexus HS250h’s, as well as 7,300 2010 Toyota Camrys, both for braking issues, although the two separate recalls are unrelated.
2010 World Car of the Year finalists released, top 3 to be announced in Geneva
The World Car of the Year jury has announced their top 10 finalists for 2010. The top 3 will be announced in Geneva, while the actual awards will be given out at the New York International Auto Show.
Fix for Toyota's new accelerator recall sorted out
A 2010 Toyota Tundra, one of the affected vehicles
Automotive News is reporting that a fix for Toyota’s second accelerator recall has been developed, and Toyota plants are beginning to receive them.
Toyota halts sales and production of cars due to recent recall
Toyota has announced that they will halt both sales and production of all cars affected by their recent accelerator recall. The cars were recalled due to an issue with the accelerator mechanism, which could cause the accelerator to jam.
Toyota issues another accelerator related recall, continues selling affected cars without fix
Toyota has issued a voluntary recall, yet again involving the possibility of accelerators jamming. This time, less cars are affected, and the cause is different as well.
Toyota launches FT-CH, a supposedly cheaper Prius
Toyota has launched its FT-CH Concept at the Detroit Auto Show, a hybrid car which is set to expand their current hybrid model range. You can call it a smaller, cheaper version of the Prius. It is also part of Toyota’s strategy to launch more plug-in hybrids and EVs. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will follow in 2015.
The 2010 New Delhi Auto Expo in pictures
This year’s Auto Expo motor show, held in New Delhi, India, was a major event for car manufacturers. As India is a developing market, car firms have turned up with reasonably priced cars, some of them specifically designed for the market. Let’s recap the most important launches at this year’s Auto Expo by reviewing it in pictures.
Toyota unveils Etios concept at New Delhi Auto Expo
Toyota has unveiled the promised Etios concept in New Delhi, in both sedan and hatchback form. As previously mentioned, they are concept cars, but will form the basis for production variants.
Toyota to unveil Etios budget car at New Delhi Auto Expo
Toyota will be unveiling a budget car dubbed the Etios at the 2010 New Delhi Auto Expo. The car will only be a concept, but will make it into production form.