Toyota recalls Prius, other hybrids over brakes

February 9th, 2010

TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said it is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems as it seeks to address criticism over the handling of its worst safety crisis.

Organic Economics: The Budget Version (Deal of the Day)

February 9th, 2010

Organic markets have been cutting prices. Should you buy?


Toyota recalls Prius, other hybrids over brake woes

February 9th, 2010

TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, a third major recall since September and a further blow to the reputation of the world’s largest automaker.

Toyota to recall Prius

February 9th, 2010

TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday it would recall its flagship Prius hybrid in Japan for braking problems and that it had halted shipments of two other hybrid models to check for similar problems.

Toyota readies Prius steps

February 9th, 2010

TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp was preparing a global recall of its new Prius model on Monday, further damaging its reputation for quality and reliability on the heels of two other massive recalls.

Election race tightens to hung parliament: poll

February 9th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - A hung parliament looks increasingly likely as the Conservative’s lead over the Labour Party slips, an opinion poll published on Tuesday showed.

Toyota readies Prius steps

February 9th, 2010

TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp was preparing a global recall of its new Prius model on Monday, further damaging its reputation for quality and reliability on the heels of two other massive recalls.

UK should impose sanctions to boost loans: panel

February 9th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Treasury should impose “effective and enforceable” sanctions to encourage the country’s bailed-out lenders to meet loan promises made as a condition of receiving taxpayer support, lawmakers said in a report.

10 Things Your Jeweler Won’t Tell You (10 Things)

February 9th, 2010

Pricey imitations, engineered stones and shaky warranties are just some.


Labour suspends MPs facing expenses trial

February 9th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - The Labour party on Monday suspended three MPs facing criminal charges over their expenses to try to limit the damage from the case before an election to be held by June.