http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor Toyota Motor Corp. on Yahoo! News Photos Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:39:00 GMT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:39:00 GMT http://rss.news.yahoo.com/ 142 18 http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/nws/th/main_142c.gif http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100210/480/f346e06007a242eb9b1e0c681c1bcea4 (AP) - A technician operates a diagnosing equipment 'TA scan' in a Prius, to fix the program of the antilock brake system at a dealership of Toyota Motor Corp., in Tokyo, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

]]> (AP) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:39:00 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100210/capt.f346e06007a242eb9b1e0c681c1bcea4.japan_toyota_recall_ksx104.jpg?x=90&y=130&q=85&sig=6pg5bHe5Re3L.1iYD7pnWg-- A technician operates a diagnosing equipment 'TA scan' in a ... (AP) - A technician operates a diagnosing equipment 'TA scan' in a Prius, to fix the program of the antilock brake system at a dealership of Toyota Motor Corp., in Tokyo, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100210/480/5cfbf90f9e3a46acbe1d07922e167c9c (AP) - A technician operates a diagnosing equipment 'TA scan' in a Prius, to fix the program of the antilock brake system at a dealership of Toyota Motor Corp., in Tokyo, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

]]> (AP) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:31:39 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100210/capt.5cfbf90f9e3a46acbe1d07922e167c9c.japan_toyota_recall_ksx101.jpg?x=130&y=95&q=85&sig=seT0RrdGGATtM_FLduOkrg-- A technician operates a diagnosing equipment 'TA scan' in a ... (AP) - A technician operates a diagnosing equipment 'TA scan' in a Prius, to fix the program of the antilock brake system at a dealership of Toyota Motor Corp., in Tokyo, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100210/480/88bfa3dfac3645fc9f43ddc8c9c081ad (AP) - A technician operates a diagnosing equipment 'TA scan' in a Prius, to fix the program of the antilock brake system at a dealership of Toyota Motor Corp., in Tokyo, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

]]> (AP) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:31:30 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100210/capt.88bfa3dfac3645fc9f43ddc8c9c081ad.japan_toyota_recall_ksx103.jpg?x=102&y=130&q=85&sig=9n9lgVUz7gwcnVjt_geMPQ-- A technician operates a diagnosing equipment 'TA scan' in a ... (AP) - A technician operates a diagnosing equipment 'TA scan' in a Prius, to fix the program of the antilock brake system at a dealership of Toyota Motor Corp., in Tokyo, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100210/480/2ac40e061ea848f78fdb1e74b10f5c44 (AP) - A technician operates a diagnosing equipment 'TA scan' in a Prius, to fix the program of the antilock brake system at a dealership of Toyota Motor Corp., in Tokyo, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

]]> (AP) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:27:32 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100210/capt.2ac40e061ea848f78fdb1e74b10f5c44.japan_toyota_recall_ksx102.jpg?x=130&y=101&q=85&sig=oicthqmaGbJAGnEf2bWlLQ-- A technician operates a diagnosing equipment 'TA scan' in a ... (AP) - A technician operates a diagnosing equipment 'TA scan' in a Prius, to fix the program of the antilock brake system at a dealership of Toyota Motor Corp., in Tokyo, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety lapse at the world's largest automaker. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/photos_wl_uk_afp/392942c0f60ada96dd31ff8dc1b9ffe3 (AFP/File) - Toyota said it will begin repairs to more than 180,000 cars in Britain on Wednesday as the Japanese automaker struggled to pull its reputation from the scrapheap amid a growing recall crisis.(AFP/File/Kazuhiro Nogi)

]]> (AFP/File) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:53:52 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100209/capt.photo_1265726436020-1-0.jpg?x=87&y=130&q=85&sig=gWplSiSCL6Nd2vcsnhu9aw-- Toyota said it will begin repairs to more than 180,000 cars ... (AFP/File) - Toyota said it will begin repairs to more than 180,000 cars in Britain on Wednesday as the Japanese automaker struggled to pull its reputation from the scrapheap amid a growing recall crisis.(AFP/File/Kazuhiro Nogi)

]]> (AFP/File) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_wl/r672168976.jpg (Reuters) - A child walks past Toyota Motor Corp's newest Prius hybrid car at its showroom in Tokyo in this February 8, 2010 file photo. To match special report TOYOTA/ REUTERS/Kim Kyung-hoon/Files (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:26:01 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r672168976.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=mBGE1MPjPVRDNdhDgJUFBg-- A child walks past Toyota Motor Corp's newest Prius hybrid ... (Reuters) - A child walks past Toyota Motor Corp's newest Prius hybrid car at its showroom in Tokyo in this February 8, 2010 file photo. To match special report TOYOTA/ REUTERS/Kim Kyung-hoon/Files (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/480/e1775ff90369477c8d051ebca3827660 (AP) - Emily Pritchard, right, and Tyler Funderburke look at a new Toyota Prius sedan while Pritchard's recently recalled Corolla was being serviced at a dealership Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

]]> (AP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:50:10 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100209/capt.e1775ff90369477c8d051ebca3827660.toyota_recall_txps103.jpg?x=130&y=95&q=85&sig=ZgGSdO5onT5xRLhQf1PTKA-- Emily Pritchard, right, and Tyler Funderburke look at a new ... (AP) - Emily Pritchard, right, and Tyler Funderburke look at a new Toyota Prius sedan while Pritchard's recently recalled Corolla was being serviced at a dealership Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/480/1c62688577b240faa3f4bd21e4bfee6b (AP) - A new Toyota Prius sedan sits at a dealership lot Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston. Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

]]> (AP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:46:27 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100209/capt.1c62688577b240faa3f4bd21e4bfee6b.toyota_recall_txps101.jpg?x=130&y=67&q=85&sig=q_B4lXjULtzfXd7Zixgdtw-- A new Toyota Prius sedan sits at a dealership lot Tuesday, Feb. ... (AP) - A new Toyota Prius sedan sits at a dealership lot Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston. Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/480/84b92a81da1b4b15ab7a8037a7e26525 (AP) - New Toyota Prius sedans are lined up at a Houston dealership Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston. Toyota issued a global recall of the popular hybrid due to possible brake problems. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

]]> (AP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:43:26 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100209/capt.84b92a81da1b4b15ab7a8037a7e26525.toyota_recall_txps102.jpg?x=130&y=85&q=85&sig=v1je9hiTBVjZVBwaqFFkkQ-- New Toyota Prius sedans are lined up at a Houston dealership ... (AP) - New Toyota Prius sedans are lined up at a Houston dealership Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Houston. Toyota issued a global recall of the popular hybrid due to possible brake problems. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/480/f1084a79ff4a4d1aa612cc77dd2a2580 (AP) - Tim Turner, right, with fellow Toyota workers Andrew Ward, left, David Underhill, second left, and Kathryn Ragsdale, back red shirt, speaks to the Associated Press during an interview at Longworth House Office Building cafeteria, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Tim Turner, an assembly safety specialist at the Georgetown, Ky. plant, said, 'Toyota's my life.' That's why he went to a local dealership several days ago and vacuumed cars so he could reassure customers. Turner was among 23 Toyota workers from across the country who were flown to Washington at company expense to fight Tuesday for their employer's reputation. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

]]> (AP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:26:22 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100209/capt.f1084a79ff4a4d1aa612cc77dd2a2580.toyota_lobbying_dcmc106.jpg?x=130&y=95&q=85&sig=QzWG0eOpTv1wodNtp9xNWA-- Tim Turner, right, with fellow Toyota workers Andrew Ward, left, ... (AP) - Tim Turner, right, with fellow Toyota workers Andrew Ward, left, David Underhill, second left, and Kathryn Ragsdale, back red shirt, speaks to the Associated Press during an interview at Longworth House Office Building cafeteria, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Tim Turner, an assembly safety specialist at the Georgetown, Ky. plant, said, 'Toyota's my life.' That's why he went to a local dealership several days ago and vacuumed cars so he could reassure customers. Turner was among 23 Toyota workers from across the country who were flown to Washington at company expense to fight Tuesday for their employer's reputation. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_wl/r2119233604.jpg (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda bows at the start of a news conference in Nagoya, central Japan in this February 5, 2010 file photo. To match special report TOYOTA/ REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:56:03 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r2119233604.jpg?x=130&y=85&q=85&sig=n7NWXCQ.DtkHibH91REDAg-- Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda bows at the start of ... (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda bows at the start of a news conference in Nagoya, central Japan in this February 5, 2010 file photo. To match special report TOYOTA/ REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/photos_ts_afp/1160d0f4c3fdf041c221818bb8a6807e (AFP) - A mechanic looks in the engine of a Toyota Prius Hybrid car at a Toyota dealership. US lawsuits are piling up against Toyota as angry drivers reproach the Japanese giant for its slow response to safety problems and stakeholders worry about the financial consequences of the crisis.(AFP/Paul Ellis)

]]> (AFP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:59:10 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100209/capt.photo_1265749112299-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=90&q=85&sig=a2.Tr3yxcu5DI9VJ90UJKw-- A mechanic looks in the engine of a Toyota Prius Hybrid car ... (AFP) - A mechanic looks in the engine of a Toyota Prius Hybrid car at a Toyota dealership. US lawsuits are piling up against Toyota as angry drivers reproach the Japanese giant for its slow response to safety problems and stakeholders worry about the financial consequences of the crisis.(AFP/Paul Ellis)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/480/365fd4e5f6084f5da76a65e993da86d3 (AP) - Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

]]> (AP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:13:33 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100209/capt.365fd4e5f6084f5da76a65e993da86d3.toyota_recall__masr103.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=tsZJmDTFlJiApJ.gEeL6bA-- Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., ... (AP) - Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/480/b6efc054279f4f3a8dba1637e0b2222c (AP) - Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., prepares a Toyota Prius for brake system diagnostic and repair in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

]]> (AP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:13:09 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100209/capt.b6efc054279f4f3a8dba1637e0b2222c.toyota_recall__masr102.jpg?x=130&y=87&q=85&sig=qhNklUuDqFLLOYwDt_UyEg-- Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., ... (AP) - Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., prepares a Toyota Prius for brake system diagnostic and repair in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. There have been about 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/photos_bs_pc_afp/fc51ad1445fb4e0f761130b0b48d494f (AFP iactiv) - Interactive graphic on the troubled Japanese car manufacturer Toyota as the company recalls hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles around the world, including its best-selling Prius, to repair a flaw in the braking system.(AFP iactiv)

]]> (AFP iactiv) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:58:25 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100209/capt.photo_1265739124578-3-0.jpg?x=130&y=78&q=85&sig=nzUPN46TkS2.H_lwK7vu4w-- Interactive graphic on the troubled Japanese car manufacturer ... (AFP iactiv) - Interactive graphic on the troubled Japanese car manufacturer Toyota as the company recalls hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles around the world, including its best-selling Prius, to repair a flaw in the braking system.(AFP iactiv)

]]> (AFP iactiv) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/photos_bs_pc_afp/ad4cfe58eec26928b52d427f58061f76 (AFP) - A Toyota technician checks a recalled Prius Hybrid car at a factory in Taipei. Toyota said Tuesday it was recalling hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles globally, including the best-selling Prius, plunging it deeper into crisis as lawsuits in the United States piled up.(AFP/Sam Yeh)

]]> (AFP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:58:25 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100209/capt.photo_1265743529288-3-0.jpg?x=130&y=94&q=85&sig=AtThZjY7SkT5.HFvXBoJsA-- A Toyota technician checks a recalled Prius Hybrid car at a ... (AFP) - A Toyota technician checks a recalled Prius Hybrid car at a factory in Taipei. Toyota said Tuesday it was recalling hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles globally, including the best-selling Prius, plunging it deeper into crisis as lawsuits in the United States piled up.(AFP/Sam Yeh)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/photos_bs_pc_afp/23cddba3c00e43993bfb0492f3b39cbb (AFP) - President of Japan's auto giant Toyota Motor Akio Toyoda and Vice President Shinichi Sasaki (L) bow following a press conference at the Tokyo head offices. Toyota said Tuesday it was recalling hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles globally, including the best-selling Prius, plunging it deeper into crisis as lawsuits in the United States piled up.(AFP/Toru Yamanaka)

]]> (AFP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:58:25 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100209/capt.photo_1265743497397-3-0.jpg?x=130&y=72&q=85&sig=PH.Z9eXdwppvhOvyq.i_yg-- President of Japan's auto giant Toyota Motor Akio Toyoda ... (AFP) - President of Japan's auto giant Toyota Motor Akio Toyoda and Vice President Shinichi Sasaki (L) bow following a press conference at the Tokyo head offices. Toyota said Tuesday it was recalling hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles globally, including the best-selling Prius, plunging it deeper into crisis as lawsuits in the United States piled up.(AFP/Toru Yamanaka)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/photos_bs_pc_afp/fa362db7071cb10dd0cc4debe8cf34bc (AFPTV) - VIDEO: Toyota's president, Akio Toyoda, has said he is "deeply sorry" for the recall of millions of cars around the world. The company, whose brand has long been synonymous with safety and quality, faces a class-action lawsuit on behalf of owners in the United States alleging that it hid problems that have led to the rash of recalls. Duration: 01:42(AFPTV)

]]> (AFPTV) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:58:25 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100209/capt.photo_1265606840889-3-0.jpg?x=130&y=97&q=85&sig=spRc1W.uD7tU9hO_UJEBPg-- VIDEO: Toyota's president, Akio Toyoda, has said he is "deeply ... (AFPTV) - VIDEO: Toyota's president, Akio Toyoda, has said he is "deeply sorry" for the recall of millions of cars around the world. The company, whose brand has long been synonymous with safety and quality, faces a class-action lawsuit on behalf of owners in the United States alleging that it hid problems that have led to the rash of recalls. Duration: 01:42(AFPTV)

]]> (AFPTV) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/photos_bs_pc_afp/58c4752cb2ba63537d8e8f3dc33700ac (AFP) - President of Japan's auto giant Toyota Motor Akio Toyoda answers questions during a press conference at the Tokyo head office. Toyota said Tuesday it was recalling hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles globally, including the best-selling Prius, plunging it deeper into crisis as lawsuits in the United States piled up.(AFP/Toru Yamanaka)

]]> (AFP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:58:25 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100209/capt.photo_1265743384789-3-0.jpg?x=130&y=93&q=85&sig=Lj27cNh_wq37ZQvo4_v55A-- President of Japan's auto giant Toyota Motor Akio Toyoda ... (AFP) - President of Japan's auto giant Toyota Motor Akio Toyoda answers questions during a press conference at the Tokyo head office. Toyota said Tuesday it was recalling hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles globally, including the best-selling Prius, plunging it deeper into crisis as lawsuits in the United States piled up.(AFP/Toru Yamanaka)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/480/69cc5461b0a648c29f8f9534e94bfa17 (AP) - A Toyota emblem is seen on the front of a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The car was brought to the shop for a computer diagnostic and repair of the brake system. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

]]> (AP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:57:57 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100209/capt.69cc5461b0a648c29f8f9534e94bfa17.toyota_recall__masr104.jpg?x=130&y=90&q=85&sig=quPwXHNakj6C20fbRfaxDw-- A Toyota emblem is seen on the front of a 2010 Toyota Prius ... (AP) - A Toyota emblem is seen on the front of a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The car was brought to the shop for a computer diagnostic and repair of the brake system. Toyota announced early Tuesday it would recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r3409720684.jpg (Reuters) - A Toyota Camry as seen at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:47:05 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r3409720684.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=SklwiIluVELVvIiJh8k8JA-- A Toyota Camry as seen at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, ... (Reuters) - A Toyota Camry as seen at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r2831779270.jpg (Reuters) - Luis Martinez cleans a Toyota Camry in preparation for the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:43:45 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r2831779270.jpg?x=130&y=93&q=85&sig=HRPlrN9W_HjNJEAFnUKP5Q-- Luis Martinez cleans a Toyota Camry in preparation for the Chicago ... (Reuters) - Luis Martinez cleans a Toyota Camry in preparation for the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/photos_bs_afp/25f383bd765be4369d1bddf2fc65a66d (AFP/Graphic) - Graphic showing how hybrid cars utilise a power switching mechanism to save energy including a schematic showing how kinetic energy from breaking feeds into the car's battery power storage.(AFP/Graphic)

]]> (AFP/Graphic) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:29:05 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100209/capt.photo_1265697072992-1-0.jpg?x=106&y=130&q=85&sig=W33acLu28ARbU5W.IXMhbg-- Graphic showing how hybrid cars utilise a power switching mechanism ... (AFP/Graphic) - Graphic showing how hybrid cars utilise a power switching mechanism to save energy including a schematic showing how kinetic energy from breaking feeds into the car's battery power storage.(AFP/Graphic)

]]> (AFP/Graphic) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r3213802282.jpg (Reuters) - A Toyota Tundra is seen on the floor of the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:10 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r3213802282.jpg?x=130&y=95&q=85&sig=9PuGjvf5rV5DIQXQsY5Eew-- A Toyota Tundra is seen on the floor of the Chicago Auto Show ... (Reuters) - A Toyota Tundra is seen on the floor of the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r2706912223.jpg (Reuters) - CAPTION CORRECTION - CORRECTING MODEL OF CAR A floor mat, gas and break pedals are seen inside a Toyota Prius at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:12:53 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r2706912223.jpg?x=87&y=130&q=85&sig=2LVQPNpogpuXniakMD5EZA-- CAPTION CORRECTION - CORRECTING MODEL OF CAR A floor mat, gas ... (Reuters) - CAPTION CORRECTION - CORRECTING MODEL OF CAR A floor mat, gas and break pedals are seen inside a Toyota Prius at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r2814016647.jpg (Reuters) - A Toyota Prius is seen at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp said it would call in nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, the third recall in a spiraling safety crisis at the world's biggest carmaker. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:57:11 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r2814016647.jpg?x=130&y=87&q=85&sig=cCkAl_JT1bxlsyKz06YPWA-- A Toyota Prius is seen at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, ... (Reuters) - A Toyota Prius is seen at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp said it would call in nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, the third recall in a spiraling safety crisis at the world's biggest carmaker. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r2559642467.jpg (Reuters) - A floor mat, gas and break pedals are seen inside a Toyota Camry at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:56:05 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r2559642467.jpg?x=87&y=130&q=85&sig=aYd.5LJIdOy9nWNSQhjRAw-- A floor mat, gas and break pedals are seen inside a Toyota Camry ... (Reuters) - A floor mat, gas and break pedals are seen inside a Toyota Camry at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r2303607654.jpg (Reuters) - A floor mat, gas and break pedals are seen inside a Toyota Camry at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:47:21 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r2303607654.jpg?x=95&y=130&q=85&sig=Xkt74qkjtRgwacXP_5.FBA-- A floor mat, gas and break pedals are seen inside a Toyota Camry ... (Reuters) - A floor mat, gas and break pedals are seen inside a Toyota Camry at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r2024205215.jpg (Reuters) - A floor mat, gas and break pedals are seen in a Toyota Camry at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:44:04 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r2024205215.jpg?x=80&y=130&q=85&sig=o6.raUsyajgSxc925ZTWng-- A floor mat, gas and break pedals are seen in a Toyota Camry ... (Reuters) - A floor mat, gas and break pedals are seen in a Toyota Camry at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r2448129000.jpg (Reuters) - A Toyota Camry is seen at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:40:41 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r2448129000.jpg?x=130&y=87&q=85&sig=LOozrjyhWNBWJsm1Eyo9uQ-- A Toyota Camry is seen at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, ... (Reuters) - A Toyota Camry is seen at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r961388753.jpg (Reuters) - Rosa Ponce cleans a Toyota Camry at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:38:36 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r961388753.jpg?x=130&y=85&q=85&sig=SUaVtltg_Lza6ovcphQFMg-- Rosa Ponce cleans a Toyota Camry at the Chicago Auto Show February ... (Reuters) - Rosa Ponce cleans a Toyota Camry at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/photos_pl_afp/d1c5d7673ac1d642f5ea1ca8f68ad806 (AFP) - A Toyota logo is pictured outside a dealership near Chester in north-west England. US authorities said Tuesday they were "reviewing" complaints about steering problems from Toyota Corrolla drivers as the Japanese auto giant faced a barrage of complaints ranging from unintended acceleration to brake failure.(AFP/Paul Ellis)

]]> (AFP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:34:01 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100209/capt.photo_1265740418374-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=dN_tMgPFt4IGCotTPK2qbA-- A Toyota logo is pictured outside a dealership near Chester ... (AFP) - A Toyota logo is pictured outside a dealership near Chester in north-west England. US authorities said Tuesday they were "reviewing" complaints about steering problems from Toyota Corrolla drivers as the Japanese auto giant faced a barrage of complaints ranging from unintended acceleration to brake failure.(AFP/Paul Ellis)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r2177515283.jpg (Reuters) - The Toyota logo is seen on a Toyota Corolla at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:30:54 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r2177515283.jpg?x=130&y=93&q=85&sig=gNNVNTA7OGUSC46ytDVDHQ-- The Toyota logo is seen on a Toyota Corolla at the Chicago Auto ... (Reuters) - The Toyota logo is seen on a Toyota Corolla at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota, fighting to keep its reputation for quality and reliability, is already implementing two other recalls covering more than 8 million vehicles worldwide due to problems with slipping floormats and sticky accelerator pedals. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r1011724361.jpg (Reuters) - An unknown Toyota car is seen covered in preparation for the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp said it would call in nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, the third recall in a spiralling safety crisis at the world's biggest carmaker. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:22:10 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r1011724361.jpg?x=130&y=83&q=85&sig=JzelHL.ohGWRE6Z0yLgZNQ-- An unknown Toyota car is seen covered in preparation for the ... (Reuters) - An unknown Toyota car is seen covered in preparation for the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp said it would call in nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, the third recall in a spiralling safety crisis at the world's biggest carmaker. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r374977595.jpg (Reuters) - An unknown Toyota car covered in preparation for the Chicago Auto Show, February 9, 2010. REUTERS/John Gress

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:21:52 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r374977595.jpg?x=130&y=83&q=85&sig=_TzXYF4aW8R3m.30Y1q1vA-- An unknown Toyota car covered in preparation for the Chicago ... (Reuters) - An unknown Toyota car covered in preparation for the Chicago Auto Show, February 9, 2010. REUTERS/John Gress

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r3198124418.jpg (Reuters) - Toyota Prius is seen at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp said it would call in nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, the third recall in a spiralling safety crisis at the world's biggest carmaker. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:20:03 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r3198124418.jpg?x=130&y=83&q=85&sig=5GE3ZpDLitdsLoeESC3P6A-- Toyota Prius is seen at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. ... (Reuters) - Toyota Prius is seen at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp said it would call in nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, the third recall in a spiralling safety crisis at the world's biggest carmaker. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r1698140764.jpg (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda (C) sits in front of members of the media as he meets Transport Minister Seiji Maehara at the Transport Ministry in Tokyo February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:59:37 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r1698140764.jpg?x=130&y=78&q=85&sig=Dy57.3iaZQFE9BqwjlT_Sw-- Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda (C) sits in front of ... (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda (C) sits in front of members of the media as he meets Transport Minister Seiji Maehara at the Transport Ministry in Tokyo February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r924598115.jpg (Reuters) - The Toyota logo is seen on the front of a Prius at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp said it would call in nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, the third recall in a spiralling safety crisis at the world's biggest carmaker. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:55:29 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r924598115.jpg?x=130&y=91&q=85&sig=eDbAI3gry4luACydAYexrQ-- The Toyota logo is seen on the front of a Prius at the Chicago ... (Reuters) - The Toyota logo is seen on the front of a Prius at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp said it would call in nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, the third recall in a spiralling safety crisis at the world's biggest carmaker. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r3506545408.jpg (Reuters) - The Toyota Logo is seen on a Prius at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp said it would call in nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, the third recall in a spiralling safety crisis at the world's biggest carmaker. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:54:24 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r3506545408.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=Z7h4pYHYx.2AMWyDvuXG5w-- The Toyota Logo is seen on a Prius at the Chicago Auto Show ... (Reuters) - The Toyota Logo is seen on a Prius at the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp said it would call in nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, the third recall in a spiralling safety crisis at the world's biggest carmaker. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r1893839639.jpg (Reuters) - Magdalna Munez cleans a Toyota Prius in preparation for the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp said it would call in nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, the third recall in a spiralling safety crisis at the world's biggest carmaker. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:53:16 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r1893839639.jpg?x=130&y=74&q=85&sig=XaCN_QB58TsQqQpx.vYe5Q-- Magdalna Munez cleans a Toyota Prius in preparation for the ... (Reuters) - Magdalna Munez cleans a Toyota Prius in preparation for the Chicago Auto Show February 9, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp said it would call in nearly half a million new Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems, the third recall in a spiralling safety crisis at the world's biggest carmaker. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/480/823c3ea8c55a4b85b0a8e5a87dda2a50 (AP) - Venkat Thannir poses with his 2010 Toyota Camry Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Lexington, S.C. In the Fall, Thannir's car accelerated on it's own as he was pulling out of a parking lot in a Burger King in N.C. He hasn't taken it in for the recall. (AP Photo/Anne McQuary)

]]> (AP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:52:46 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100209/capt.823c3ea8c55a4b85b0a8e5a87dda2a50.toyota_driver_psychology_scam101.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=VnA23s9W0ktoGV8DgQWF8g-- Venkat Thannir poses with his 2010 Toyota Camry Tuesday, Feb. ... (AP) - Venkat Thannir poses with his 2010 Toyota Camry Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Lexington, S.C. In the Fall, Thannir's car accelerated on it's own as he was pulling out of a parking lot in a Burger King in N.C. He hasn't taken it in for the recall. (AP Photo/Anne McQuary)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/480/3d5db34d23ac42a6be0714651ede50ff (AP) - Venkat Thannir poses in his 2010 Toyota Camry at his home Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Lexington, S.C. In the Fall, Thannir's car accelerated on it's own as he was pulling out of a parking lot in a Burger King in North Carolina. He has not taken his car in for the recall. (AP Photo/Anne McQuary).

]]> (AP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:52:39 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100209/capt.3d5db34d23ac42a6be0714651ede50ff.toyota_driver_psychology_scam102.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=B8PSxVcegDwOtjUpOXxYBQ-- Venkat Thannir poses in his 2010 Toyota Camry at his home Tuesday, ... (AP) - Venkat Thannir poses in his 2010 Toyota Camry at his home Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Lexington, S.C. In the Fall, Thannir's car accelerated on it's own as he was pulling out of a parking lot in a Burger King in North Carolina. He has not taken his car in for the recall. (AP Photo/Anne McQuary).

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/480/165b0560e6714479bed5851eaf998464 (AP) - Venkat Thannir poses with his 2010 Toyota Camry on the street in front of his home Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Lexington, S.C. In the Fall, Thannir's car accelerated on it's own as he was pulling out of a parking lot of a Burger King in N.C. He has not taken his car in for the recall yet. (AP Photo/Anne McQuary)

]]> (AP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:30 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100209/capt.165b0560e6714479bed5851eaf998464.toyota_driver_psychology_scam103.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=FOg2oSNLHblpAktPhecgtA-- Venkat Thannir poses with his 2010 Toyota Camry on the street ... (AP) - Venkat Thannir poses with his 2010 Toyota Camry on the street in front of his home Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Lexington, S.C. In the Fall, Thannir's car accelerated on it's own as he was pulling out of a parking lot of a Burger King in N.C. He has not taken his car in for the recall yet. (AP Photo/Anne McQuary)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/480/3a9145e135f24f21b87219557ca85540 (AP) - Venkat Thannir poses with his 2010 Toyota Camry Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Lexington, S.C. In the fall, Thannir's car accelerated on its own as he was pulling out of a parking lot in a Burger King in N.C. He hasn't taken it in for the recall. (AP Photo/Anne McQuary)

]]> (AP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:50:38 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100209/capt.3a9145e135f24f21b87219557ca85540.toyota_driver_psychology_scam101.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=jij6kDwgiSsD6f6vS_cIcA-- Venkat Thannir poses with his 2010 Toyota Camry Tuesday, Feb. ... (AP) - Venkat Thannir poses with his 2010 Toyota Camry Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Lexington, S.C. In the fall, Thannir's car accelerated on its own as he was pulling out of a parking lot in a Burger King in N.C. He hasn't taken it in for the recall. (AP Photo/Anne McQuary)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_ts/r3147384062.jpg (Reuters) - Lilia Alberto (R) and her brother Douglas hold photos showing their deceased mother Guadalupe Alberto, who was killed in 2008 when the 2005 Toyota Camry she was driving crashed, in Flint, Michigan February 8, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp. is facing a growing number of lawsuits from consumers who complain their vehicles suddenly accelerate or may do so, and want the world's largest automaker to pay for it. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:34:21 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r3147384062.jpg?x=130&y=91&q=85&sig=dgWCrZPbLoMT_MZQWyTO9w-- Lilia Alberto (R) and her brother Douglas hold photos showing ... (Reuters) - Lilia Alberto (R) and her brother Douglas hold photos showing their deceased mother Guadalupe Alberto, who was killed in 2008 when the 2005 Toyota Camry she was driving crashed, in Flint, Michigan February 8, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp. is facing a growing number of lawsuits from consumers who complain their vehicles suddenly accelerate or may do so, and want the world's largest automaker to pay for it. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/photos_bs_afp/c557ae32bfb2e518d731471649fd3bf7 (AFP) - President of Japan's auto giant Toyota Akio Toyoda (R) gestures as he answers questions during a press conference at the Tokyo head office, February 9. Toyota "will do everything in our power to regain the confidence of our customers," its Toyoda said, offering yet another apology to customers for the technical troubles.(AFP/Toru Yamanaka)

]]> (AFP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:28:48 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100209/capt.photo_1265732361122-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=94&q=85&sig=LHRqJ0tOiPRTDwznuwr_fg-- President of Japan's auto giant Toyota Akio Toyoda (R) gestures ... (AFP) - President of Japan's auto giant Toyota Akio Toyoda (R) gestures as he answers questions during a press conference at the Tokyo head office, February 9. Toyota "will do everything in our power to regain the confidence of our customers," its Toyoda said, offering yet another apology to customers for the technical troubles.(AFP/Toru Yamanaka)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/photos_bs_afp/4b569e721afcbf3ec2dd8abf435a2b82 (AFP) - A customer checks out a Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle at the company's showroom in Tokyo on February 9. Toyota said Tuesday it was recalling hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles globally, including its best-selling Prius, plunging it deeper into crisis as lawsuits in the United States piled up.(AFP/Yoshikazu Tsuno)

]]> (AFP) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:28:48 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20100209/capt.photo_1265732579140-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=95&q=85&sig=bDuh2KOICsaBkoSulxE.Cg-- A customer checks out a Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle at the company's ... (AFP) - A customer checks out a Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle at the company's showroom in Tokyo on February 9. Toyota said Tuesday it was recalling hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles globally, including its best-selling Prius, plunging it deeper into crisis as lawsuits in the United States piled up.(AFP/Yoshikazu Tsuno)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_wl/r2649874626.jpg (Reuters) - Abraham Alberto stands in his neighborhood grocery store he owned with his deceased wife, Guadalupe Alberto, who was killed in 2008 when the 2005 Toyota Camry she was driving crashed, in Flint, Michigan February 8, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp. is facing a growing number of lawsuits from consumers who complain their vehicles suddenly accelerate or may do so, and want the world's largest automaker to pay for it. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES - Tags: DISASTER BUSINESS TRANSPORT)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:25:53 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r2649874626.jpg?x=130&y=94&q=85&sig=ADpg83oBS5_mc7LO7dpl_g-- Abraham Alberto stands in his neighborhood grocery store he ... (Reuters) - Abraham Alberto stands in his neighborhood grocery store he owned with his deceased wife, Guadalupe Alberto, who was killed in 2008 when the 2005 Toyota Camry she was driving crashed, in Flint, Michigan February 8, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp. is facing a growing number of lawsuits from consumers who complain their vehicles suddenly accelerate or may do so, and want the world's largest automaker to pay for it. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES - Tags: DISASTER BUSINESS TRANSPORT)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_wl/r3875063790.jpg (Reuters) - Abraham Alberto (L) stands in his neighborhood grocery store with two of his children Lilia and Douglas holding a memorial poster showing his deceased wife, Guadalupe Alberto, who was killed in 2008 when the 2005 Toyota Camry she was driving crashed, in Flint, Michigan February 8, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp. is facing a growing number of lawsuits from consumers who complain their vehicles suddenly accelerate or may do so, and want the world's largest automaker to pay for it. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS DISASTER)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:23:43 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r3875063790.jpg?x=130&y=85&q=85&sig=NSFVYPVjvdURJOeCmR.thA-- Abraham Alberto (L) stands in his neighborhood grocery store ... (Reuters) - Abraham Alberto (L) stands in his neighborhood grocery store with two of his children Lilia and Douglas holding a memorial poster showing his deceased wife, Guadalupe Alberto, who was killed in 2008 when the 2005 Toyota Camry she was driving crashed, in Flint, Michigan February 8, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp. is facing a growing number of lawsuits from consumers who complain their vehicles suddenly accelerate or may do so, and want the world's largest automaker to pay for it. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS DISASTER)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Toyota-Motor-Corp/ss/events/bs/010307toyotamotor/im:/100209/ids_photos_wl/r2511648513.jpg (Reuters) - Lilia Alberto (R) and her brother Douglas hold photos showing their deceased mother Guadalupe Alberto, who was killed in 2008 when the 2005 Toyota Camry she was driving crashed, in Flint, Michigan February 8, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp. is facing a growing number of lawsuits from consumers who complain their vehicles suddenly accelerate or may do so, and want the world's largest automaker to pay for it. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES - Tags: DISASTER TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

]]> (Reuters) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:21:26 GMT http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100209/i/r2511648513.jpg?x=130&y=87&q=85&sig=OuBeNSpS5DX7oa2Sn8_h7g-- Lilia Alberto (R) and her brother Douglas hold photos showing ... (Reuters) - Lilia Alberto (R) and her brother Douglas hold photos showing their deceased mother Guadalupe Alberto, who was killed in 2008 when the 2005 Toyota Camry she was driving crashed, in Flint, Michigan February 8, 2010. Toyota Motor Corp. is facing a growing number of lawsuits from consumers who complain their vehicles suddenly accelerate or may do so, and want the world's largest automaker to pay for it. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES - Tags: DISASTER TRANSPORT BUSINESS)

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