Peterhansel takes 10th Dakar Rally title

France's Stephane Peterhansel won an unprecedented 10th Dakar Rally title after the 14th and final stage, won by American Robby Gordon.

Buyers baulk at cost of 'green' cars

A lot still needs to happen in the alternative fuels vehicle market before sales figures start to rise.

Made in Japan, but it might not be for long

More firms face a tough choice over whether or not to move production in Japan overseas to escape the impact of the relentless rise of the yen.

Toyota loses its top spot

Based on sales figures for the year to date, the Japanese car manufacturer is no longer king.

Ford, Toyota to work together on hybrid trucks

Ford and Toyota say they'll work together to develop a gas-electric hybrid system to power pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.

Toyota foresees profit slump after quake, strong yen

Toyota has said it expected net profit in this fiscal year to drop 31% on a strong yen and the effect on production of the March 11 disasters.

Toyota boosts US production sooner than expected

Toyota will be able to boost its United States production sooner than expected following a devastating Japanese quake and tsunami.

Japan new vehicle sales fall by record 51% in April

Japan's domestic sales of new cars, trucks and buses logged their biggest-ever drop in April, an industry group said on Monday.

Toyota resumes production at all Japan plants

Toyota says it has resumed production at all of its plants in Japan for the first time since last month's massive earthquake and tsunami.

Chip prices jump as Japan disaster hits tech supplies

Prices for key technology components spiked as the toll on Japan's infrastructure mounted after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Japan manufacturers tumble on quake uncertainty

Shares in Japanese manufacturers tumbled in the aftermath of Friday's earthquake, as companies struggled to gather information from the stricken area.

Toyota recall crisis lingers despite probe victory

Toyota scored a victory after its electronic throttle systems were cleared of blame for defects but it still needs to restore its reputation.

Recalls erode value of Toyota's global brand

Toyota remains Japan's number one global brand, but its value has fallen because of the recent massive recalls, according to a report.

Seven insurers sue Toyota over acceleration crashes

Seven insurance companies have sued Toyota Motor Corp in an attempt to recover money paid to cover crashes they blame on sudden acceleration.

Toyota to pay $32m fine in US safety probe

Toyota has agreed to pay the maximum fine of $32,4-million related to two US probes into its handling of a spate vehicle recalls.

Toyota aims to expand 2011 global sales by 3%

Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday it expects global sales to grow 3% to 7,7-million vehicles next year.

Toyota to recall 136 000 cars over steering fault

Toyota on Thursday announced a recall of almost 136 000 compact cars in Japan and Europe to fix a steering problem.

Nissan to recall two million vehicles

Japan's Nissan Motor company said on Thursday it was recalling more than 2,1-million cars globally due to a faulty engine-control system.

Toyota cautious after profit tops forecasts

Toyota said earnings were boosted by strong profits at its finance division and warned it was anticipating a tough second half for sales.

Toyota recalls Avalon sedans over steering problem

Toyota on Thursday announced a recall of 373 000 Avalon sedans in the US over a steering-related issue.

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