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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG’s namesake brand increased U. S. sales 1.6 percent in August and beat Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus nameplate as the top U.S. luxury brand for the third straight month.

Toyota Motor Corp. said it was recalling 1.33 million Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles on Thursday, citing problems in engines' electronic control units that have allegedly led to three accidents.

A strike by workers at South African autoparts companies may force the closure of plants owned by Toyota Motor Corp., Bayerische Motoren Werke and Mercedes-Benz AG, Jeff Osbourne, the chief executive officer of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation, said in an interview from Johannesburg today.

Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., beneficiaries last year of U.S. “cash for clunkers” incentives, had the steepest August sales declines among large carmakers because of the program’s end and a slowing economy.

Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. , beneficiaries last year of “cash for clunkers” U.S. incentives, had the steepest August sales declines among large carmakers owing to the program’s end and a slowing economy.

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday U.S. sales in August slumped 34.1% to 148,388 vehicles from 225,088 in August 2009. "While August results trailed year ago levels when the CARS program generated significant incremental sales for the brand, we're pleased with how the month shaped up," said Don Esmond, senior vice president of automotive operations. Esmond also ...

Toyota Motor Corp. led the biggest jump in Japan auto sales in 38 years and China’s purchases surged, signaling Asian consumers are emerging from the global recession in better shape than those in Europe and the U.S.

Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. , Japan’s two biggest automakers, led the 13th straight increase in the nation’s monthly auto sales as government incentives boosted demand.

Toyota Motor Corp. must face charges that it acted in contempt of court in a 2007 lawsuit involving a paralyzed woman, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled.

TORONTO--(Marketwire - 08/30/10) - The Bedford Report has commenced coverage on the Auto Manufacturers - Major Industry and has issued Analyst Reports on Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM - News ) & Honda Motor Co., Ltd . (NYSE: HMC - News ). Access to the full company reports can be found at www.bedfordreport.com With the recent IPO announcement from General Motors, many ...