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NASCAR levies $600,000 in fines and suspends 9 team members for race manipulation ahead of finale
Read full article: NASCAR levies $600,000 in fines and suspends 9 team members for race manipulation ahead of finaleNASCAR has issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
Haas F1 reiterates team is not for sale after aligning with Toyota on technical partnership
Read full article: Haas F1 reiterates team is not for sale after aligning with Toyota on technical partnershipThe first-year team principal of Haas reiterated the Formula 1 team is not for sale even if new technical partner Toyota tried to buy the organization.
Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucks
Read full article: Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucksMany car shoppers like the idea of hybrids, but not the upfront premium that often is thousands more than the sticker price of a non-hybrid model.
Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs
Read full article: Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVsHonda has a long reputation for building highly fuel-efficient cars and trucks, and now it’s getting serious about EVs with the all-new 2024 Prologue.
NASCAR delivers driver Denny Hamlin a hefty penalty for what Toyota calls a 'grievous mistake'
Read full article: NASCAR delivers driver Denny Hamlin a hefty penalty for what Toyota calls a 'grievous mistake'NASCAR docked Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 75 points and 10 playoff points, eliminating any shot he had at winning the regular-season title and making his path toward a championship more difficult.
Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024
Read full article: Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024Tyler Reddick took the lead on a restart in the second overtime to win at Michigan International Speedway, opening up another spot for a driver in NASCAR’s playoffs.
Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in Poland
Read full article: Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in PolandEight-time world rally champion Sébastien Ogier will remain hospitalized overnight after he was involved in a crash in Poland while preparing for this week’s race, though his team said he was not seriously injured.
19-year-old dead, another injured after crash in Alleghany County
Read full article: 19-year-old dead, another injured after crash in Alleghany CountyA 19-year-old woman is dead and another person was injured after a single-vehicle crash in Alleghany County Tuesday night, according to Virginia State Police.
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
Read full article: Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto ShowThe seemingly never-ending efforts of China’s electric car makers to redefine the automobile are on display at the nation’s largest annual auto show.
Edmunds picks the best used plug-in hybrids that qualify for the federal tax credit
Read full article: Edmunds picks the best used plug-in hybrids that qualify for the federal tax creditIf you’re in the market for a used car and want to score a nice discount, consider getting a plug-in hybrid vehicle that qualifies for the federal tax credit.
Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
Read full article: Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR seasonKyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Toyota urges owners of old Corolla, Matrix and RAV4 models to park them until air bags are replaced
Read full article: Toyota urges owners of old Corolla, Matrix and RAV4 models to park them until air bags are replacedToyota and General Motors are telling the owners of about 61,000 older Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Pontiac Vibe models to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel.
Kia EV9, Toyota Prius and Ford Super Duty pickup win 2024 North American SUV, car and truck awards
Read full article: Kia EV9, Toyota Prius and Ford Super Duty pickup win 2024 North American SUV, car and truck awardsThe Kia EV9 large electric SUV won the 2024 North American Utility of the Year award, while the Toyota Prius hybrid took the top car honors, and Ford’s Super Duty pickup won the truck award.
UAW will try to organize workers at all US nonunion factories after winning new contracts in Detroit
Read full article: UAW will try to organize workers at all US nonunion factories after winning new contracts in DetroitThe United Auto Workers union has announced plans to try to simultaneously organize workers at more than a dozen nonunion auto factories.
New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto Show
Read full article: New Subaru Forester, Lucid SUV and Toyota Camry are among vehicles on display at L.A. Auto ShowAn all-new Subaru Forester, a Lucid electric SUV, and a revamped Toyota Camry are among the new automobiles that will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show starting this week.
Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3
Read full article: Hyundai joins Honda and Toyota in raising wages after auto union wins gains in deals with Detroit 3Hyundai has joined Honda and Toyota in raising factory worker wages after the United Auto Workers union reached new contract agreements with Detroit automakers.
Toyota is not advising people to park recalled RAV4 SUVs outdoors despite reports of engine fires
Read full article: Toyota is not advising people to park recalled RAV4 SUVs outdoors despite reports of engine firesToyota is not advising owners of 1.9 million recalled RAV4 SUVs to park them outdoors, even though U.S. safety investigators have four complaints about engine fires that can start with the vehicles’ ignitions turned off.
Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that can move during hard turns and cause a fire
Read full article: Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4s to fix batteries that can move during hard turns and cause a fireToyota is recalling nearly 1.9 million RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.
Toyota more than doubles investment and job creation at North Carolina battery plant
Read full article: Toyota more than doubles investment and job creation at North Carolina battery plantToyota will invest an additional $8 billion in the hybrid and electric vehicle battery factory it’s constructing in North Carolina.
Toyota recalls 751,000 Highlanders in the US to make sure bumper covers and hardware can’t fall off
Read full article: Toyota recalls 751,000 Highlanders in the US to make sure bumper covers and hardware can’t fall offToyota is recalling about 751,000 large SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with the tabs that hold the front bumper covers on.
White House poised to announce winners of competition to produce hydrogen fuel
Read full article: White House poised to announce winners of competition to produce hydrogen fuelThe White House is poised to announce the winners of a $7 billion federal competition to produce and deliver hydrogen fuel, a key component of its clean energy program.
Hundreds of flying taxis to be made in Ohio, home of the Wright brothers and astronaut legends
Read full article: Hundreds of flying taxis to be made in Ohio, home of the Wright brothers and astronaut legendsThe same Ohio river valley where the Wright brothers pioneered human flight will soon manufacture cutting-edge electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Strong demand drives US new vehicle sales higher in the first half of the year
Read full article: Strong demand drives US new vehicle sales higher in the first half of the yearDemand for new SUVs, trucks and cars in the U.S. picked up steam in the second quarter, but the stronger sales kept prices high for consumers.
Ferrari topples Toyota in return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after 50-year absence
Read full article: Ferrari topples Toyota in return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after 50-year absenceFerrari ended a 50-year absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans by toppling mighty Toyota in the centenary running of the most iconic sports car race in the world.
Kobayashi to make NASCAR debut as 1st Japanese driver to race with Toyota in Cup Series
Read full article: Kobayashi to make NASCAR debut as 1st Japanese driver to race with Toyota in Cup SeriesOne of the top sports car racers in the world will make his NASCAR debut when Kamui Kobayashi drives for Toyota on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in August.
Toyota: Data on more than 2 million vehicles in Japan were at risk in decade-long breach
Read full article: Toyota: Data on more than 2 million vehicles in Japan were at risk in decade-long breachToyota’s much-touted online service for its drivers had a data breach spanning over a decade, risking outside access to information on more than 2 million vehicles.
Two children left with minor injuries after crash involving Carroll County school bus
Read full article: Two children left with minor injuries after crash involving Carroll County school busTwo kids were hurt after a crash involving a Carroll County school bus Monday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
Bell says Wallace apologized on flight home from Las Vegas
Read full article: Bell says Wallace apologized on flight home from Las VegasBubba Wallace and Christopher Bell shared a flight home from Las Vegas, and Wallace apologized during the trip to his fellow Toyota teammate for the incident that crippled Bell’s championship chances.
VSP looking for those responsible for ATM thefts in Dickenson, Buchanan counties
Read full article: VSP looking for those responsible for ATM thefts in Dickenson, Buchanan countiesOn Tuesday, the Virginia State Police said that their Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Wytheville Field Office is searching for the people that destroyed bank ATMs in Dickenson and Buchanan counties.
Chase Elliott needs nearly 7 hours to win at Nashville
Read full article: Chase Elliott needs nearly 7 hours to win at NashvilleChase Elliott salvaged a crummy day for Hendrick Motorsports and interrupted a potential Toyota rout by winning the rain-drenched race at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night.
Virginia State Police searching for car in connection to Bedford County hit-and-run
Read full article: Virginia State Police searching for car in connection to Bedford County hit-and-runVirginia State Police are asking for your help in finding a car they say was involved in a hit-and-run back in April that left a motorcyclist injured.
Hamlin sent to sensitivity training after "Family Guy" tweet
Read full article: Hamlin sent to sensitivity training after "Family Guy" tweetNASCAR has ordered Denny Hamlin to begin sensitivity training this week after he posted a meme on Twitter that used a clip from the comedy “Family Guy” to mock reigning champion Kyle Larson.
U.S. auto sales fall in Q1 as chip shortage slows factories
Read full article: U.S. auto sales fall in Q1 as chip shortage slows factoriesU.S. new-vehicle sales were expected to fall around 15% in the first quarter compared with a year ago, as the global computer chip shortage continued to slow factories amid high consumer demand.
New auto sales up in 2021, but long way before full recovery
Read full article: New auto sales up in 2021, but long way before full recoveryU.S. new vehicle sales rebounded slightly last year from 2020′s dismal numbers, but forecasters expect them to be more than 2 million below the years before the coronavirus pandemic.
Automakers step up pace on electric vehicle battery plants
Read full article: Automakers step up pace on electric vehicle battery plantsGlobal automakers are stepping up the pace when it comes to building factories to prepare for what many believe will be a fast-moving transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.
Toyota changes stand, halts donations to Republican legislators
Read full article: Toyota changes stand, halts donations to Republican legislatorsToyota has reversed itself and says its political action committee will no longer contribute to the Republican legislators who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s presidential election win.
Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway
Read full article: Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix RacewayAVONDALE, Ariz. – Joey Logano has won a few times at Phoenix Raceway and knows a good restart when he feels one. Truex blew past Logano on the final restart and pulled away for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season and 28th overall. Logano — who led 143 laps — won the second stage after leading the final 35 laps during a long stretch of green-flag racing. But he couldn't hold back Truex, who won his ninth race with JGR. Hamlin was fast early in the race, leading for 31 laps until the competition caution midway through the first stage.
US probing engine fires in nearly 1.9M Toyota RAV4 SUVs
Read full article: US probing engine fires in nearly 1.9M Toyota RAV4 SUVsThe U.S. government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small SUVs. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)DETROIT – The U.S. government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small SUVs. In documents posted Monday, the agency says fires start on the left side of the engine compartment. Most of the fires happened while the vehicles are being driven, but four owners complained that fire broke out with the engine off. The agency says the RAV4 has a higher number of fire complaints in the battery area than comparable vehicles.
Rights groups target sponsors like Airbnb for Beijing Games
Read full article: Rights groups target sponsors like Airbnb for Beijing Games(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)In one corner are the 15 leading Olympic sponsors, many household names like Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Visa, Toyota, Samsung and General Electric. They have branded these the “Genocide Games” and are pressuring sponsors, the IOC and world sports federations to investigate. AdThousands of Olympic athletes are caught in the middle. “Once again athletes are being used as pawns,” said Rob Koehler, director general of Global Athlete, an advocacy group for Olympic athletes. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to Blinken: "The most important thing should be repeated three times: China has no genocide; China has no genocide; China has no genocide, period.”AdPolak pointed out that the United Nations Genocide Convention spells out much of the behavior taking place in China.
Wallace becomes 1st Black driver to lead lap at Daytona 500
Read full article: Wallace becomes 1st Black driver to lead lap at Daytona 500Bubba Wallace checks his helmet before the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Bubba Wallace ran into trouble early and late in his first Daytona 500 driving for Michael Jordan. He still came out of NASCAR's marquee race with another milestone, becoming the first Black driver to lead a lap in the Daytona 500. Wallace dipped to the low line late in the second stage to grab the lead on lap 129 in the No. Wallace got caught up in a fiery, chaotic last lap and finished 17th in a race won by Michael McDowell. Wallace had a solid first two-thirds of the rain-delayed race at Daytona International Speedway after a tumultuous start in Jordan's debut race.
Man charged with hit-and-run after deadly Campbell County crash
Read full article: Man charged with hit-and-run after deadly Campbell County crashBrandon Payne, 22, of Lynchburg has been charged with a hit-and-run after a deadly crash in Campbell CountyCAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – UPDATEA 22-year-old man has been charged after police said he sideswiped a car, causing a deadly crash. At 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, a 2010 Toyota Camry going south on Route 29 was sideswiped by a 2020 Kia Sorento, according to State Police. According to police, the Kia stopped for a moment and then kept going south on Route 29. The driver of the Kia, 22-year-old Brandon Payne of Lynchburg, was charged with a hit and run, according to State Police. ORIGINAL STORYVirginia State Police are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash in Campbell County that happened Saturday night.
Semiconductor shortage forces automobile production cuts
Read full article: Semiconductor shortage forces automobile production cutsA widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts is forcing major auto companies to halt or slow vehicle production just as they were recovering from pandemic-related factory shutdowns. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)DETROIT – A widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts is forcing major auto companies to halt or slow vehicle production just as they were recovering from pandemic-related factory shutdowns. Toyota was forced to slow production of the full-size Tundra pickup at a factory in San Antonio, Texas. "This will minimize the impact of the current semiconductor shortage while ensuring we maintain production at our other North American plants,” Fiat Chrysler said in a statement. The firm lists major players in the automotive chip market as STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductor, Texas Instruments and Toshiba.
79-year-old woman dead after pedestrian crash in Halifax County
Read full article: 79-year-old woman dead after pedestrian crash in Halifax CountyHALIFAX COUNTY, Va. – The Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Halifax County that happened Wednesday morning. At 6:44 a.m., a vehicle traveling north in the 3000 block of Lower Liberty Road stopped in the travel lane for a pedestrian’s dog that was in the roadway. As a 1996 Toyota Tacoma traveling south on Lower Liberty Road came through a curb, it hit the pedestrian before running off the right side of the road. The pedestrian, 79-year-old Joan F. Whitt, of Nathalie, died at the scene. The driver of the Toyota, a 28-year-old Nathalie man, wasn’t injured in the crash.
US factories grew in December at fastest pace since mid-2018
Read full article: US factories grew in December at fastest pace since mid-2018FILE - In this June 24, 2019, file photo machines work on a Ford vehicle assembly line at Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant in Chicago. American factories expanded at a faster pace last month, continuing a rebound from the coronavirus recession. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky, File)WASHINGTON – American factories grew in December at the fastest pace in more than two years as manufacturing continued to weather the pandemic better than the battered services sector. Toyota, which has U.S. plants in Georgetown, Ky., Blue Springs, Miss., San Antonio, Texas, and elsewhere, said sales spiked 20% in December. The worry is that a resurgent virus could hit manufacturers where they have been thriving.
One dead after single-vehicle crash on U.S. 220 in Franklin County
Read full article: One dead after single-vehicle crash on U.S. 220 in Franklin CountyFRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE - Dec. 12 at 3:01 p.m.Virginia State Police are investigating a crash that happened on U.S. Route 220 in Franklin County late Saturday morning. At 11:25 a.m., police said they responded to a single-vehicle crash. Authorities said a Toyota Camry traveling on Route 220 ran off the road and overturned near Brookledge Lane. ORIGINAL STORYDrivers headed north should avoid part of U.S. 220 in Franklin County if they can. At about 11:40 a.m., a crash nearly nine miles north of VA-57 in Franklin County caused all northbound travel lanes to close as first responders are at the scene.