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In Gear
Considering a plug-in, electric car? Consider your lifestyle.

Buying a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle is more than just buying a car. It's choosing a lifestyle.
In Gear
Buying a car, college grad? Don’t forget the rebates.

Most major automakers offer discounts to college grads. All college grads need to do is read the fine print. 
Toyota: US probes door fires in Camrys, RAV4s

Toyota Camry and RAV4 owners have reported their car doors catching on fire, apparently from power window switch. Up to 830,000 Toyotas from the 2007 model year could be affected.
2013 Ford Escape: More power. More efficient. More mojo?

2013 Ford Escape will dress up like a crossover this year. The auto company says that this new 2013 Ford Escape will appeal to a younger car shopper.
Africa Monitor
SUVs overtake the Mercedes Benz as Nairobi's status car

Despite the fact that four-wheel drive is no longer necessary to navigate Nairobi's roads, SUVs are an increasingly frequent sight on the streets.
Top picks in 2011 Consumer Reports car issue: Ford, Kia, and Used

The 2011 Consumer Reports car issue recommends new models by familiar brands, including Toyota and Honda. And for value-conscious buyers, it offers this time-tested advice: Buy Used.
Toyota recall: Final fix for sudden acceleration?

Toyota recall involves nearly 2.2 million vehicles. US government closes investigation with latest Toyota recall.
Electric cars: Panasonic makes $30m investment in Tesla

Electric cars: Panasonic, Japan's biggest electronics maker, will acquire about a 2 percent stake in Tesla, purchasing Tesla common stock at $21.15 per share.
Horizons
Tesla Motors revs forward with $30 million from Panasonic

Tesla Motors, which recently opened a new factory in the California town of Fremont, has received $30 million in investment capital from Panasonic. In exchange, Panasonic gets a two percent investment stake in Tesla Motors.
The New Economy
Toyota recalls hurt its sales, but Ford and others gain

Toyota recalls, investigations, and congressional hearings hurt the company and buoyed sales results of Honda, Ford, Hyundai, and others. But it could have been worse.
Toyota recall: Great cars, poor consumer relations

Despite a Toyota apology and their loyalty to the cars, some owners are furious over the handling of the Toyota recall.
Chinese see lessons for own firms with tainted products

The Toyota recall has sparked debate among consumers in China – which has taken hits over tainted milk products and toys with lead paint – about how companies should respond. Is Japan's top carmaker putting Chinese firms to shame?
The New Economy
Toyota recall: Five steps Toyota owners can take now

The Toyota recall will take weeks or months to complete, but here are steps owners can take today.
Toyota recall update: dealers face full lots, anxious customers

As the Toyota recall grows to 9 million cars worldwide, dealers in America handhold worried customers and brace for losses of up to $2 million a month.
Toyota recall list: What to do if your gas pedal sticks

Toyota will suspend sales of eight models in the US because of a problem with a sticking gas pedal. The Tuesday announcement follows a Toyota recall list that will affect 2.3 million vehicles.
The New Economy
Toyota recall: Is this any way to treat a customer?

Just as the Toyota recall was being announced, Cherie Rossetti bought a Toyota Camry on the recall list. Should she get her money back?
The New Economy
Toyota recall January 2010: Is your car on the list? Here's what to do.

Although formal letters about the January 2010 Toyota recall are weeks away, owners can take certain steps now.
Bright Green
The Top 10 green living myths

Is your lifestyle as ecofriendly as you think it is?