Toyota’s chief apologizes for global recalls

WASHINGTON - Toyota's president emerged from seclusion Friday to apologize and address criticism that the automaker mishandled a crisis over sticking gas pedals. Yet he stopped short of ordering a recall for the company's iconic Prius hybrid for braking problems.Link...

Stoner says Ducati in good shape

Casey Stoner believes Ducati's form in this week's Sepang MotoGP test bodes well for the 2010 season, although he admitted there was still a lot of work to do to get the latest bike fully up to speed.Link....

MotoGP test of 2010

The first on-track MotoGP activity of the year concluded in Malaysia on Friday, with Fiat Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi the fastest of the premier class riders for the second consecutive day. Link...

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...