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Prius brakes questioned; Toyota probe expands

Associated Press

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WASHINGTON — Americans should park their recalled Toyotas unless driving to dealers for accelerator repairs, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood warned Wednesday — then quickly took it back — as skepticism of company fixes grew and... Full story

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Click & Clack: Olive oil good for many things, but not repelling snow

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi/King Features Syndicate

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Dear Tom and Ray: We had a big snowstorm this week. Not wanting to scrape the ice off my windshield, the night before the storm I looked around for something to put under my wipers to keep the ice off. Unable to come up with anything, I... Full story

Suzuki offers alternative to Camry, Accord

By Ann M. Job/Associated Press

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It's not a typical marketing technique. Japanese automaker Suzuki, well known for its motorcycles, is reaching out to its motorcycle owners as it launches its newest car, the 2010 Kizashi. With exterior styling that is similar to a Volkswagen... Full story

Automotive Q-and-A: Testing a throttle position sensor

By Brad Bergholdt/ McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Q: I own a 1993 Corsica 2.2 liter five-speed with 146,000 miles. The car is well maintained, as I am a former mechanic. Here is my problem. When I leave off the throttle quickly, the car bucks. The condition is enhanced by a cold engine or cold... Full story

Yuba City dealership affected by Toyota recall

By Howard Yune/Appeal-Democrat

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Yuba-Sutter's Toyota outlet has pulled eight vehicle models off its showroom floor after the automaker's Tuesday recall of 2.3 million cars and trucks for a potentially dangerous accelerator design flaw. The cars withdrawn by Yuba City... Full story

Click & Clack: An answer to your air-bag problem – no charge

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi/King Features Syndicate

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Dear Tom and Ray: I recently purchased a 2009 Chevy Traverse. My wife, who is a vertically challenged 5 feet 1 inch, likes to sit on a cushion to gain greater visibility. However, when she sits in the front passenger seat with a fabric material... Full story

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