Toyota Motor Corp said it would recall nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems as it battled criticism of its response to the spiralling safety crisis. Toyota put an end to days of speculation on Tuesday, confirming that it would it would recall more than 400,000 hybrid models, including the latest version of its iconic Prius, to fix a problem with the regenerative brakes, which help charge the cars' electric batteries.
Car company to address more than 100 complaints about delayed braking.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/delayed-braking-problem-forces-toyota-to-recall-prius/109699-25.html
Lawsuits on Monday claimed Toyota had ignored signs of trouble.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/toyota-starts-safety-fix-damage-claims-mount/109542-25.html
Earlier, the company had ordered a recall of 2.4 million cars in the US.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/toyota-to-announce-pedal-fix-plan-in-us-on-monday/109511-7.html
Toyota recalled 2.3 million vehicles in the US for the gas pedal problem.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/toyota-finalising-fix-for-recalled-cars/109461-25.html
Company announces end to top-selling models because of trouble in car pedals.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/fear-loathing-in-customers-as-toyota-recalls-cars/109441-25.html
Last week, Toyota issued recall for 2.3 million cars.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/toyota-to-stop-selling-recalled-car-models/109324-25.html
The decision came after pressure from the Obama administration.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/toyota-sales-shutdown-recall-23-mn-vehicles/109298-25.html
Optimism was the recurring theme at Auto India 2010.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/forbes-india-india-in-top-gear-at-auto-expo-2010/108655-25.html
Automakers want to show they care with hybrid models.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/auto-giants-launch-green-cars-in-india/108295-25.html
Next year is expected to be the best ever for the Indian auto industry.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/forbes-india--what-youll-drive-in-2010/107341-25.html
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