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Uneasy mix found in auto industry, regulation

March 9th, 2010

Dozens of former federal officials are playing leading roles in helping carmakers handle federal investigations of auto defects, including those for Toyota’s runaway acceleration problems.

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Toyota goes on offensive to discredit critic

March 8th, 2010

Toyota gave detailed evidence Monday that it says disproves claims that electronics may cause the sudden acceleration that led to the recall of more than 8 million vehicles.

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House panel seeks details on Toyota safety

March 5th, 2010

A House committee is questioning how rigorously Toyota tested for sudden acceleration in its vehicles and is asking the automaker for more records on the safety issues.

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In Europe, the hybrids are coming

March 5th, 2010

At the 2010 Geneva auto show, Opel, Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota, Lexus, and Chevrolet all show off hybrids.

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Ford, GM post sales gains during Toyota recalls

March 2nd, 2010

General Motors Co.’s February sales rose 11.5 percent. It was unclear how much the Detroit automaker benefited from Toyota’s safety woes.

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