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Posted: 02/09/2010 04:11 AM

Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- The Italian government plans to offer reduced incentives for buyers of new, more energy efficient cars, La Repubblica reported, citing a draft of the plan.

Posted: 02/09/2010 01:01 AM

When seconds count, human psychology and cars' complexity can make it hard to steer to safety

Posted: 02/08/2010 11:40 AM

The decision to recall at least 311,000 2010 Prius cars will be announced early this week, adding to the automaker’s woes.

Posted: 02/09/2010 05:09 AM

Toyota is to recall almost half a million hybrid cars worldwide, including its Prius model, in the latest blow to the carmaker's reputation following a string of safety scares.The recall will begin im...

Posted: 02/09/2010 03:06 AM

Toyota confirmed this morning it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest carmaker.

Posted: 02/09/2010 02:56 AM

BRUSSELS - Toyota Motor Corp. says it is recalling some 50,000 Prius cars to change the software for the anti-lock brake system. The company said Tuesday it has received reports of problems with brakes during slow and steady breaking on bumpy or slick road surfaces when the system is ued.

Posted: 02/09/2010 02:04 AM

TRENTON — Legislation that would create a sales tax exemption for efficient hybrid cars had its first hearing before a Senate committee Monday, as advocates for the automobile industry and environmental groups urged the bill be widened to include the new generation of high-efficiency diesels.

Posted: 02/09/2010 04:01 AM

Toyota is to recall almost half a million hybrid cars worldwide, including its Prius model, in the latest blow to the carmaker's reputation following a string of safety scares.

Posted: 02/09/2010 01:24 AM

The Japanese Government has confirmed that Toyota is planning a global recall of all the 2010 Prius Hybrid cars, due to faulty breaks.

Posted: 02/09/2010 04:05 AM

Officials want people to get their cars off the street so plows can do their work.