Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today announced it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models. This action is separate from the on-going recall of approximately 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of pedal entrapment by incorrect or out of place accessory [...]

  Toyota’s accelerator pedal recall and suspension of sales is confined to the following Toyota Division vehicles: Certain 2009-2010 RAV4, Certain 2009-2010 Corolla, 2009-2010 Matrix, 2005-2010 Avalon, Certain 2007-2010 Camry, Certain 2010 Highlander, 2007-2010 Tundra, 2008-2010 Sequoia No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by these actions. Also not affected are Toyota Prius, Tacoma, [...]

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Minami Kanto Regional Office, Japan Post Network Co., Ltd. today announced the sales of jointly made original frame stamps, “History of Cars ‘NISSAN Skyline’” and “History of Cars ‘NISSAN Electric Vehicles’”.   The designs of these original frame stamps are based on Nissan’s successive Skylines and electric vehicles . They [...]

  Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the calendar year 2009 as well as for the month of December 2009. <Production> Calendar Year of 2009 Production in Japan experienced a year-on-year decrease for the third consecutive year (since 2007). Production in regions outside of [...]

  WASHINGTON – The Chevrolet Aveo RS show car makes its Washington, D.C. debut this week at the 2010 Washington Auto Show. It features a European-inspired hot hatch look designed to appeal to young enthusiasts, and hints at the next-generation Aveo. Longer, wider and more spacious than the current production Aveo, the Aveo RS showcases [...]

The new LG400 provides stepless control of forward and reverse movement and introduces also the possibility to stand still working on the spot for increased compaction. For increased operator efficiency, the compactor features adjustable handle height and has been designed for easy handling. Hand-Arm-Vibration (HAV) values are below 2.5 m/s2 ensuring low vibration exposure levels [...]

As part of the “DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE” Documentary Series, today Honda debuted its sixth short-film documentary, “Living with Robots,”. “The Sundance Film Festival is the ideal place to explore new and diverse ideas at the intersection of art, technology and mobility,” said Barbara Ponce, manager of corporate advertising for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Honda’s [...]

Consumer Guide named four GMC vehicles to its annual Best Buy and Recommended Award list. The 2010 GMC Acadia and Yukon were awarded top honors as “Best Buys” in the midsize and large SUV class, and the 2010 Terrain and Sierra were named as “Recommended Buys” in the midsize SUV and large pick upclass. “We [...]

  Toyota Kirloskar Motor held the Toyota ‘Q’ World in Lucknow today. Toyota ‘Q’ World, a two day event, drew large crowds to Moti Mahal Gardens, the venue of the event. The participants included people from all walks of life, eager to see the well awaited concept model of Toyota’s new compact car -Etios.The event [...]

Top athletes and celebrities from all over the world make the annual Hahnenkamm weekend in Kitzbühel a highlight of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup season. Prominent guests helped ring in the ninth annual celebration of the legendary winter sporting event during yesterday’s Audi Night. The many highlights included a performance by Simply Red singer [...]