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.