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Toyota resale values lowered by Kelley Blue Book 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:36 PM 02/08/10 - The Blue Book value of used Toyotas has been reduced again as the Japanese carmaker's troubles persist. (Full Story)
More Prius complaints as media criticizes Toyota chief 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:04 AM 02/06/10 - Japan's transport ministry reportedly has received nearly 80 complaints from Prius drivers in the past four days regarding possible brake problems. They include reports of five accidents involving no injuries. (Full Story)
Safety tips on child car seats 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:20 AM 02/05/10 - Even if you think you're using your car seats correctly, there's a good chance you're not. Child safety advocates are still finding about a 75 percent error rate in the use of car seats. (Full Story)
Ford to fix brake problem on Milan, Fusion hybrids 0 Comments Last Updated: 4:28 PM 02/04/10 - Ford Motor Co. says it will fix 17,600 Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion gas-electric hybrids that can give drivers the impression the brakes have failed. (Full Story)
Startup Kwedit aims at 'unbanked,' credit-less Last Updated: 3:15 PM 02/04/10 - A new startup called Kwedit wants to help teenagers and other people without credit or debit cards buy virtual goods online. (Full Story)
US gov't investigating as Toyota acknowledge Prius brake problem 1 Comment Last Updated: 12:48 PM 02/04/10 - Toyota says it's begun fixing problems with brakes in the 2010 Prius, as both U.S. and Japanese transportation officials open an investigations into the problem. (Full Story)
Activists want makers to come clean on cleansers 0 Comments Last Updated: 12:46 PM 02/04/10 - It's the mystery under the kitchen sink: What's in floor cleaner? What's stain remover made of? And what effects might they have on human health or the environment? (Full Story)
LaHood says don't drive recalled Toyotas til fixed 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:11 AM 02/03/10 - Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is telling owners of recalled Toyotas to stop driving the vehicles and get them fixed. (Full Story)
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