Topic “Toyota Motor Co.”

NHTSA opens new probe over Toyota steering-system defects

By Peter Whoriskey
The Washington Post

Federal regulators are opening a second investigation into whether Toyota delayed notifying government authorities of a dangerous defect, this one affecting the steering systems of nearly 1 million sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks.

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Toyota halts sales of Lexus SUV as Consumer Reports deems it rare 'safety risk'

By Peter Whoriskey
The Washington Post

Toyota temporarily halted sales of its 2010 Lexus GX 460 on Tuesday after Consumer Reports labeled the sport-utility vehicles a "safety risk."

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