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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Uneasy mix found in auto industry, regulation
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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Toyota goes on offensive to discredit critic
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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House panel seeks details on Toyota safety
At the 2010 Geneva auto show, Opel, Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota, Lexus, and Chevrolet all show off hybrids.
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In Europe, the hybrids are coming
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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Ford, GM post sales gains during Toyota recalls