Toyota Recalls 2.5 Million Vehicles in the U.S.

Toyota is voluntarily recalling 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S. and 7.43 million vehicles worldwide for a potential safety issue with the power window master switch. USA Today writes that the switch “may stop working in more than a dozen models, produced from 2005 through 2010.” The automaker says in a press release that the driver’s side power-window switch may feel “notchy” or sticky during use, and that attempts to fix the issue with commercially-available lubricants ... continue reading»

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Scion Will Reportedly Axe xB, xD

The Scion xB and xD will reportedly be discontinued when their current generations end, according to WardsAuto, though Scion has not officially confirmed the termination of either vehicle. WardsAuto spoke with Scion Vice President Jack Hollis, who said that Scion has no plans to replace the two vehicles directly. Sales of the boxy Scion xB are up 2.6 percent in the first quarter of this year compared with the same time period a year ago. “A model like the ... continue reading»

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