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Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling three hybrid vehicles in Japan, including 170,000 Prius vehicles, over braking problems as the company moved aggressively to repair damage to its reputation.

We're about to see who Toyota Motor Corp.'s friends really are. For the better part of two decades, the Japanese automaker used its steady U.S. expansion and sterling quality reputation to woo new allies in Washington and state capitals around the country.

Ford Motor Co. will move all of its performance teams under one leader, working to create a universal feel for all of its performance vehicles, Ford said Monday.

Nissan Motor Co. has rejoined the Chicago Auto Show in large part because it's geared to consumers.

We're about to see who Toyota Motor Corp.'s friends really are. For the better part of two decades, the Japanese automaker used its steady U.S. expansion and sterling quality reputation to woo new allies in Washington and state capitals around the country.

Dearborn –Ford Motor Co. is scheduled to unveil the Ford Transit Connect Electric on Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show. It's the first in a series of battery-powered vehicles from the Dearborn automaker.

Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling three hybrid vehicles in Japan, including 170,000 Prius vehicles, over braking problems as the company moved aggressively to repair damage to its reputation.

In a throwback to an era when auto plant jobs made Michigan a land of riches, General Motors Co. intends to run its Lansing Delta Township plant day and night, Monday through Friday. GM, which plans to add a third shift at two other U.S. plants, contends it's a ..readmore

Washington — Toyota Motor Corp. chief executive Akio Toyoda said late Monday the Japanese automaker had “failed to connect the dots” in reviewing safety issues around the world.

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Toyota Southeast Toyota , which is the largest franchised distributor of Toyota vehicles in the world with 173 dealers in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina & South Carolina, has reportedly pulled all of its advertising from local ABC stations. Why? Apparently, the group decided that ..readmore

Filed under: Aftermarket , Sedan , Performance , Videos , Cadillac Hennessey Cadillac CTS-V – Click above to watch the video after the jump When we were fortunate enough to have a Cadillac CTS-V for a week to review , we said it was “one of the finest cars ..readmore

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Toyota Southeast Toyota , which is the largest franchised distributor of Toyota vehicles in the world with 173 dealers in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina & South Carolina, has reportedly pulled all of its advertising from local ABC stations. Why? Apparently, the group decided that ..readmore

Filed under: Videos Click above to view the video after the jump One day we’re going to finally get our hands on Gran Turismo 5 . And when we sample Polyphony Digital’s long-awaited sequel we’d be amazed (and delighted) if the game lives up to its constantly growing hype. ..readmore

Chrysler Group LLC Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne has canceled his speech in conjunction with the Chicago auto show.

2011 Ford Shelby GT500 finally gets aluminum engine, loses 120 pounds The all-new GT500 is here, and not only does the super snake pack more horsepower and torque, it’s gone on a much needed diet. Bow down. Poll: What was the best Super Bowl car commercial of 2010? Some ..readmore

A week after brake problems surfaced with its Prius, Toyota still has yet to say whether it will recall the popular hybrid.

Recalls and a slow response to safety questions have put a dent in the market value of cars long seen as money in the bank for their owners.

How far back do potential braking problems with the Toyota Prius go? The answer may be much further than believed, and could involve vehicles dating back to the 2005 model-year.

Filed under: Spy Photos , Geneva Motor Show , Europe , Crossover , Hatchback , Hyundai Hyundai HED-5 – Click above for high-res image gallery It’s been nearly two years since the Hyundai HED-5 concept bowed at the Geneva Motor Show , but in late 2008, the Korean automaker ..readmore

Filed under: Coupe , Performance , Videos , Ford 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 – Click above to watch video after the jump You’ve no doubt read by now everything we’ve had to say about the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 with its new aluminum engine. But what does it sound ..readmore