Toyota says UK repairs will not start until 10 February

Toyota UK says it will be nearly a week before it can start repairs on cars with defective accelerator pedals.

More than 180,000 cars in Britain have been affected and will need to be taken to dealers to be fixed.

The Japanese giant is recalling millions of cars around the world following an accelerator pedal problem affecting seven of its models.link...

Gilbert arenas, Being a better role model

The Post suggested on Dec. 31 that I send a message to young fans "about guns being neither glamorous nor desirable." I am grateful for the opportunity to do something good in the face of the very bad situation I created.link...

Toyota's shares slide as its reputation loses steam

The automaker's distinction as a builder of solid, reliable cars takes a blow in the wake of a vehicle recall and halt to sales of several popular models.link...

Alonso and ferari

The double world champion took over from Felipe Massa and set a best time of one minute 11.470 seconds - more than half a second clear of the field.

Pedro de la Rosa's Sauber was second, ahead of Michael Schumacher's Mercedes, which was 0.968secs off the pace.

McLaren's Jenson Button ended the day 1.481secs slower than Alonso.Link...