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Archive for January, 2010

Toyota head apologises for huge recall – Japan’s NHK

Saturday, January 30, 2010 3:05

TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's president, Akio Toyoda, has apologised for a recall of millions of the top automaker's vehicles around the world, Japanese broadcaster NHK said on Saturday.

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FACTBOX – Toyota case among largest U.S. recalls

Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:49

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp has issued a string of recalls in the U.S. covering 5.6 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles for problems linked to sudden acceleration.

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Toyota may resume U.S. sales in three weeks -sources

Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:47

DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp plans to resume sales of eight recalled models including the top-selling Camry as soon as the third week of February, said three sources briefed on plans by the world's largest automaker. ...

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Toyota may resume U.S. sales in three weeks -sources

Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:47

DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp plans to resume sales of eight recalled models including the top-selling Camry as soon as the third week of February, said three sources briefed on plans by the world's largest automaker. ...

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Rivals take aim at Toyota customers amid recall

Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:46

DETROIT/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's largest rivals are declaring open season on the automaker at a time when the industry leader is seen as most vulnerable in its largest market.

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Obama unveils $33 billion tax credit to boost jobs

Friday, January 29, 2010 23:06

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday proposed $33 billion in tax credits to coax small businesses into hiring workers as he underscored his commitment to pushing job creation to the top of his agenda.

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U.S. Q4 economic growth fastest in six years

Friday, January 29, 2010 22:05

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in more than six years in the fourth quarter, surprising economists, as businesses curbed their aggressive cut in stocks and stepped up spending.

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Toyota recall remedy ‘very soon’, second hearing set

Friday, January 29, 2010 21:34

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp is close to announcing a remedy for accelerator-related problems that have triggered massive recalls, halted production and sales, and triggered two congressional investigations.

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Blackstone CEO says likes India a lot – CNBC

Friday, January 29, 2010 21:24

* CEO says amount of money available to borrow for private equity deals has doubled from year ago - CNBC

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Figo-ing places

Friday, January 29, 2010 19:52

Ford has spent considerable time and energy (and scarce cash) to develop the Figo.

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