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May 10, 2010 at 12:00 pm

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RECAP: Roland & Smokey Discuss The “Swagger Wagon”

RECAP: Roland & Smokey Discuss The “Swagger Wagon”

Did you catch Roland & Smokey discussing Toyota’s hip-hop inspired “Swagger Wagon” video advertisement? Smokey seems to side with BlackPlanet commenters who feel it’s a bit offensive while Roland sees “nothing racy about it.”

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Mar 2, 2010 at 2:08 pm

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‘Toyota Defense’ Could Free Inmate

‘Toyota Defense’ Could Free Inmate

A man serving eight years for vehicular homicide because of a fatal crash involving his Toyota Camry is hoping for exoneration amid concerns over unintended acceleration in some of Toyota’s vehicles.

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Feb 26, 2010 at 2:25 pm

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Auto Suppliers Urge Congress to Boost Access to Credit

Auto Suppliers Urge Congress to Boost Access to Credit

DetroitNews.com – The nation’s auto suppliers again asked Congress on Friday for greater access to credit.

For more than a year, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association has been seeking access to federal government loans to diversify and stabilize their businesses.

Wes Smith, who is president of E&E Manufacturing in Plymouth, urged the House committees on Financial Services and Small Business to help them get credit.

“We believe that without sufficient capital to provide a stable environment in which to restructure, the industry

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Feb 2, 2010 at 3:48 pm

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Ford Jan. Sales Up 25 Percent, Helped by Toyota Recall

Ford Jan. Sales Up 25 Percent, Helped by Toyota Recall

Ford Motor Co.’s sales rose 25 percent in January, buoyed by a stronger economy and Toyota Motor Corp.’s decision to halt U.S. sales of eight popular models because of faulty gas pedal systems.

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Jan 29, 2010 at 3:25 pm

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Toyota to Announce Fix for Gas Pedals Next Week

Toyota to Announce Fix for Gas Pedals Next Week

Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it will begin telling millions of customers how it will repair their sticky gas pedal systems next week, and repairs will be finished in less than a month.

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