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Toyota boss Akio Toyodo says carmaker pursued growth over safety

February 24th, 2010
Akio Toyoda says pursuit of growth over saftey created the problems blamed for at least five deaths and the recall of 8.5 million cars.

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Toyota boss Akio Toyodo to apologise to US Congress

February 23rd, 2010
The head of Toyota will on Wednesday apologise to the US Congress for safety problems which led to the recall of 8m cars worldwide.

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Toyota: a history in pictures

February 12th, 2010
As Toyota faces the biggest crisis in its history, with its reputation in tatters after millions of safety recalls, we look back at the car maker through the years.

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Toyota recall crisis is threat to ‘whole car industry’

February 8th, 2010
Toyota's problems have wiped 10pc off the value of the brand and could damage the reputation of Japanese car makers for a generation, says expert.

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Lexus reveals hotter IS-F concept in Tokyo

January 21st, 2010

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Lexus has revealed a concept version of its high-performance IS-F at the Tokyo motor show.

The IS-F Circuit Club Sport, or CCS, is a purely cosmetic concept which is caked in carbon fibre - Lexus having used the lightweight material to form the basis of the bonnet, the roof, the mirrors, the boot, door panels, gear lever and even the engine cover.

Tweaks have also been made to the wheels, which are now made of magnesium and accompanied by carbon ceramic brakes and sports suspension.

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