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Toyota president sorry for recalls
Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor, apologised for defects that have resulted in the recall of more than 8m of its cars, adding that the issue had created a "crisis situation" for the world's top-selling carmaker, long renowned for its quality

Toyota's recall - the details
Interactive graphic: The world's biggest carmaker faces a PR nightmare over its massive recall of vehicles in the US and Europe with suspected faulty accelerator pedals and floor mats. Our interactive graphic explores the major markets affected and details of the recall

Viral element spins events out of control
The controversy on Toyota's recall of cars with acceleration issues, followed by news of a braking glitch on its 2010 Prius hybrid, has had a viral element that spiralled out of the company's control

John Travolta's Thunderbird for sale
A Ford Thunderbird previously owned by Hollywood legend John Travolta is for sale on Auto Trader. read more

Renault Megane CC: first pics
First pictures of the new Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet have been released, ahead of its debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. read more

Toyota boss 'sorry' for anxiety
The president of Toyota has apologised for any anxiety caused by the company's throttle recall, but has insisted its cars are still safe to drive.

Values of used 4x4s reach record levels
Snow and ice make buyers clamour for four-wheel drive.

Car scrappage scheme extended
'Cash for bangers' scheme extended until the end of March.

The women's guide to buying a car
Auto Trader’s female-friendly used car buying guide. read more

Aston Martin Rapide - The facts

Aston Martin Rapide - The facts

Aston Martin Rapide - The rivals

Aston Martin Rapide - The rivals

Aston Martin Rapide review
The luxury sports car maker takes on Porsche with a V12-engined four-door sports car.

Seat Ibiza ST estate revealed
Seat Ibiza SC estate mixes style with space.

Recall for big-selling Honda
Honda has become the second Japanese manufacturer to announce a major vehicle safety recall within the past few days.

Recall for big-selling Honda Jazz
Honda has become the second Japanese manufacturer to announce a major vehicle safety recall within the past few days.

How to 'see' around trucks
Safer overtaking promised by device that displays image of the road ahead on the back of the vehicle you're following.

Toyota admits failures over handling of car faults
Toyota plunged into further chaos amid fears over the braking on the Prius, its flagship hybrid car.

VW Polo up for World COTY
Nominations for World Car of the Year have been announced.

Toyota recall insurance threat
Toyota owners who ignore the current recall notice could be uninsured if they are subsequently involved in an accident as a result of a throttle problem.

Renault Megane CC revealed
Renault’s new Mégane Coupé Cabriolet will offer a novel two-piece, full-length folding glass roof when it goes on sale in June.

Vauxhall's 'swappage' scheme
Vauxhall has launched a new ‘swappage’ scheme, which offers an extra £1000 discount over the government’s own scrappage scheme.

Toyota needs Keanu Reeves, not a man in a surgical mask
The action hero knew how to deal with a speeding vehicle, unlike the chief executive of Toyota, says Alistair Osborne.

VW shareholders should beware the family's embrace
An old school British merchant banker, now living happily in retirement in the English countryside, listed after dinner the other night his basic stock picking...

Never been a better time to buy a Toyota
FTDotComment (Philip Stephens): I'll leave it to the experts to compute just how much the furore over dodgy accelerator pedals and now brakes will cost the...

Watchdogs launch probe into Prius
US safety regulators have begun a formal probe into brake problems on the Toyota Prius, the world's best-selling hybrid petrol-electric car, adding to the woes of the...

VW shareholders should be wary of family influences
An old school British merchant banker, now living happily in retirement in the English countryside, listed, after dinner the other night, his basic stock picking...

Car registrations increase 30%
New car registrations rose by 30 per cent in January, marking a stronger start to the year than the industry had been expecting. The surge in registrations on a year...

New Nissan 370Z Black Edition
This is the Nissan 370Z Black Edition, a limited edition car which marks the 40th anniversary of Nissan Z cars.

New Porsche 998 spied testing
Porsche’s new 911 has been spied in winter testing in northern Scandinavia.

Ferrari 599 GTO 'this year'
A Ferrari 599 GTO is set to be launched later this year, featuring several key features seen on the 599XX, driven exclusively by Autocar this week.

Mansell aims for Le Mans win
Nigel Mansell has targetted an outright win at Le Mans, after receiving an entry for this year's race.

BMW plans new art car: pics
BMW has commissioned artist Jeff Koons to produce the 17th BMW art car.

Motorexpo set to expand in 2010
London’s sole remaining motor show, Motorexpo, is aiming to become a much more prominent member of the motor show circuit following the demise of the British motor show at Excel.

Rossi: 'F1 switch unlikely'
Valentino Rossi has said it is unlikely he will ever race in Formula One.

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