At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Audi and Toyota unveiled their self-driving concept cars.
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Toyota modifies start-stop buttons in case of panic
(Photo: David Dewhurst / Toyota)
Toyota has quietly made a change in most of its models that could save lives if a car’s accelerator sticks open — and it’s not the one at the center of the $1.1-billion settlement of Toyota’s unintended acceleration lawsuits.
Toyota announces 2013 Yaris Trend
The popular Toyota Yaris range has been boosted by the arrival of the 2013 Trend, a more sporty-feeling edition. Also, new appearance packs are also available for the TR and SR models, adding appeal for younger buyers.
Volkswagen says it will be the global sales leader by 2018
The battle among the world’s biggest carmakers comes as the industry is headed for a record year. Global 2012 sales will top 80 million cars and trucks for the first time, as robust U.S. and Japanese purchases offset a European downturn, according to estimates from LMC Automotive.
Toyota to pay record US safety fine
USA Today has reported Toyota has agreed to pay a $17.35 million fine — the maximum currently allowed for a single violation — to settle federal allegations that it took too long to report problems that led to its June recall of 2010 Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h crossover SUVs.
