Prius problems
Toyota's safety record hit another massive pothole last week amid reports that its popular hybrid - Prius - had braking problems.

Toyota 'brakes' silence
TOKYO (AP):After a week of silence, the boss of the world's No. 1 automaker finally appeared in public Friday to apologise over massive car recalls, but it may not help stall Toyota's escalating public relations crisis.

Above the rim
Just as a pair of shoes is worn to complement an outfit, custom-made rims are acquired with the intention to add panache and uniqueness to a vehicle, which, it is hoped, will be the envy of the motoring world.

Honda shifts into overdrive
TOKYO (AP):Honda's quarterly profit soared sixfold on cost cuts and strong sales of green vehicles, boosting the Japanese automaker's full-year forecast as the global car market gradually recovers.Tokyo-based Honda Motor Co...

China car sales up
SHANGHAI (AP):China's passenger car sales rose 84 per cent in January from a year earlier as buyers took advantage of tax breaks and other incentives ahead of the Chinese New Year, a research group said Friday.Passenger car sales totaled 1.22 million...