Toyota recalls 752,000 Prius hybrids for loss of power

CNET

The Toyota Prius is subject to a new recall after the automaker said in "rare situations" the hybrid cars may not enter a failsafe mode in the event the hybrid system exhibits a fault.

The automaker announced the recall last Wednesday and said approximately 267,000 cars are affected in the US. read more »

German authorities search Continental, VW as part of diesel probe

REUTERS

German prosecutors have extended their diesel emissions probe to include auto supplier Continental for its role in supplying engine components, searching the company’s offices and those of automaker Volkswagen, the companies said on Wednesday. read more »