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DETROIT - The U.S. government has hit Toyota Motor Corp. with a record $17.4 million fine for failing once again to quickly report problems to federal regulators and for delaying a safety recall. The fine against the world's biggest automaker from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the agency that …

In a puzzling move that was described as an effort to 'symbolize new brand direction,' Infiniti announced yesterday that it would be changing the naming scheme for each and every one of its automobiles. Gone are the G sedan, the M sedan, and the FX crossovers, and in their place …

DETROIT - Ford is talking to the U.S. government about the fuel economy of its hybrid cars after a report suggested they're falling short of targets. Consumer Reports said last week that Ford's new C-Max hybrid didn't meet its published fuel economy of 47 miles per gallon in the magazine's …

DETROIT - The U.S. government is expanding an investigation into floor mats that interfere with pedals in Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was initially investigating 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles. Late last week, it said it also would look at those 2008 …

General Motors revealed the all-new redesigns of its flagship Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks this morning. The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra have been re-tooled from the ground up in order to make up for lost technological ground between the pair and vehicles like the …

DETROIT - Honda is recalling more than 870,000 minivans and SUVs worldwide, including more than 52,000 in Canada, because they can roll away even though drivers have removed the keys from the ignition. The recall announced Wednesday affects older-model vehicles sold mainly in the United States but also includes a …

DETROIT - Ford is recalling about 19,000 brand-new Fusion midsize cars, including more than 1,000 in Canada, to fix defective headlights. Reflectors in the low-beam lights on the 2013 Fusions can become hazy over time, reducing brightness. Ford said Friday that it will replace the headlights for free and plans …

DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford will update software on 2013 Escape SUVs and Fusion cars to fix a coolant problem that can cause fires. Last month the automaker recalled more than 89,000 of the vehicles after getting complaints about overheating and fires. It urged owners to get loaner cars from dealers …

Consumer Reports is a publication that in the past has been willing to walk a lonely path in calling out car companies for perceived transgressions with their products. Their latest salvo is aimed squarely at Ford, and specifically at two of Ford's newest hybrids. Consumer Reports has tested both the …

WASHINGTON - Many motorists don't know it, but it's likely that every time they get behind the wheel, there's a snitch along for the ride. In the next few days, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expected to propose long-delayed regulations requiring auto manufacturers to include event data recorders …