Automakers face paint shortage after Japan quake

Automakers face paint shortage after Japan quake Detroit: The shortage of a specialty pigment that gives cars a glittering shine has prompted automakers to temporarily restrict orders on vehicles in certain shades of black, red and other colors. Major automakers, including Chrysler Group LLC, Toyota Motor Co, General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co use the pigment, called Xirallic, produced at only one factory in the world - the Onahama plant near the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power station...
07:45 AM, Mar 26, 2011

Toyota starts safety fix, damage claims mount

Toyota starts safety fix, damage claims mount Lawsuits on Monday claimed Toyota had ignored signs of trouble. ...
07:32 AM, Feb 02, 2010

Toyota to announce pedal fix plan in US on Monday

Toyota to announce pedal fix plan in US on Monday Earlier, the company had ordered a recall of 2.4 million cars in the US. ...
10:39 AM, Feb 01, 2010

Toyota beaten by economy, pulls out of Formula One

Toyota beaten by economy, pulls out of Formula One Company blames decision on 'worsening economic climate'. ...
03:01 PM, Nov 04, 2009

Toyota beaten by economy, pulls out of Formula One

Toyota beaten by economy, pulls out of Formula One Company blames decision on 'worsening economic climate'. ...
03:01 PM, Nov 04, 2009

Toyota Motor launches SUV Fortuner in New Delhi

Toyota Motor launches SUV Fortuner in New Delhi The automaker expects to sell over 2,000 units of the SUV in 2009. ...
02:43 AM, Aug 25, 2009

Car makers to pass on tax cut benefits to consumers

Car makers to pass on tax cut benefits to consumers Car prices are down between Rs 6000 to Rs 76,000 following cut in Cenvat. ...
11:15 AM, Dec 09, 2008

In pics: Toyota's new ultra compact concept car

In pics: Toyota's new ultra compact concept car Toyota is out to prove a tiny car can be top-notch. Take a look. ...
02:59 AM, Oct 17, 2008
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