GM Will Entertain Offers While Shuttering Hummer
February 26, 2010 - The collapse of a proposed sale of Hummer to Chinese machine maker Sichuan Tengzhong has most likely doomed the once iconic vehicle to extinction.

Consumer Reports Issues Annual Top Ten
February 23, 2010 - As its corporate leader testified before a Congressional committee investigating safety issues, the Lexus 460L claimed top honors as best overall vehicle in the annual Consumer Reports list of Ten Best Cars.

Internal Toyota Document Points to Slow Safety Response
February 22, 2010 - A newly released internal Toyota document indicates the company opted for a cheap solution to sticking accelerators in 2007 to save money and halt an investigation.

Toyota President Agrees to Appear Before Congressional Committee
February 19, 2010 - Next week, Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corp., will testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Tesla Employees Killed in Plane Crash
February 18, 2010 - The names of three employees of Tesla Motors killed in the crash of a private plane near Palo Alto, California on February 17 have not yet been disclosed.

Mercury to Gain Small Model Built on Focus Platform
February 15, 2010 - Continuing to gamble on the success and profitability of small models, Ford will add a new member to its Mercury line, built on the Focus platform.

Fiat Gambles on Resurgence of Russian Auto Market
February 12, 2010 - Italian automaker Fiat is gambling on a resurgence of the flagging Russian auto industry, entering into a joint venture with Sollers to produce 500,000 cars a year.

Congress Widens Toyota Probe to Include NHTSA
February 10, 2010 - Congressional committees are expanding their probe of ongoing safety issues with Toyota models, requesting insurers to supply copies of their correspondence with the NHTSA going back to 2000.

Toyota Plans Recall of Prius Hybrid
February 08, 2010 - After suffering a battered public reputation in the wake of two recalls to address accelerator issues, Toyota is planning to recall the Prius hybrid to deal with slipping brakes.

With Prius Recall Contemplated, Toyota in a State of Crisis
February 05, 2010 - Toyota President Akio Toyoda issued a personal apology to customers as the company contemplated yet another recall, this time for brake issues on the Prius hybrid.

Toyota Execs Deny Electronics Related to Sticking Accelerators
February 03, 2010 - As the U.S. Department of Transportation prepares to investigate further, Toyota denies claims that faulty electronics are to blame for its accelerator issues.

Toyota Announces Accelerator Fix
February 01, 2010 - Toyota Motor Corp. will begin repairs on 2.3 million cars and trucks this week, reinforcing sticking accelerators with a steel shim.