Toyota has admitted that there is a software problem with the 3rd generation Prius which results in problems braking on slippery surfaces. Good grief, it goes from bad to worse for Toyota. Yesterday we reported that there have been a number of complaints about braking problems on the latest generation (2009/2010) Toyota Prius. Owners had […]
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Peugeot 107 Recall: Peugeot responds to criticisms
Peugeot has responded to the concerns of Cars UK readers over the responses and information available on the 107 recall. This last week we’ve felt more like Watchdog than Cars UK. The seemingly endless stories on the Toyota Recall, the Peugeot 107 Recall and the Citroen C1 Recall – never mind the Mercedes Injector problems – has […]
Toyota Recall: Toyota UK Video Statement
Toyota’s UK boss John Williams has spoken about the sticking accelerator issue and offers advice and reassurance to Toyota customers I know, I know. If you don’t have a Toyota you’re bored silly with the endless news. But millions of cars round the world affected by a dodgy accelerator is big news for Toyota owners, so we’re keeping you […]
SEAT Ibiza ST (Sport Tourer) at Geneva
SEAT has revealed the Ibiza Sport Tourer (ST) ahead of its launch at the Geneva Motor Show. Based on the SEAT IBZ Concept from Frankfurt. Once upon a time it was all about getting the biggest estate car you could. That was what estate cars were for. But these days style and compact dimensions appeal […]
Focus RS Clubsport coming – 2011 Focus RS Hybrid planned
Ford are planning a 350bhp Focus RS Clubsport – just 500 at £35,000 – and will produce a 2011 Focus RS Hybrid in 2012 / 2013 I know, at my advanced age I shouldn’t really have a love of fast Fords. But I do. I had huge fun when we did a Focus RS review […]
Toyota Recall: 180,865 UK cars affected
Toyota has revealed that 180,865 UK Toyotas are being recalled for the sticky throttle pedal problem. No RAV4s or manual Aygos are involved. Yes, this seems like update #83 on the Toyota Recall mess. But we’re getting lots of traffic on the stories; it’s obviously of great concern to our readers and, boring though it […]
Toyota Recall: Is the Toyota Prius next?
The 2010 Toyota Prius has been the subject of reports of braking and unintended acceleration problems. The Japanese Government has ordered Toyota to investigate the braking issues. Update: Toyota has asked us to point out that there have been no complaints in the UK or Europe about the Prius brake problems. Toyota also told us […]
Tesla Roadster: RHD hits the UK – Tesla Roadster production to end in 2011
Tesla has announced the launch of a RHD Tesla Roadster, and it has been revealed that the Tesla Roadster will end production in 2011. A right hand drive Tesla Roadster is something that should help Tesla shift more cars in the UK – and other RHD markets as well – so it’s welcome news that […]
Kia Sportage (2010 / 2011) revealed
Kia has revealed its version of the Hyundai ix35 – The Kia Sportage – which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. It’s lagging a bit behind its sibling from Hyundai, but Kia’s version of the ix35 – The Kia Sportage – has now been revealed and will debut at the Geneva Motor […]
Toyota Recall: Toyota “Safety Deaf” – fix in Europe next week
US Transportation Secretary has called Toyota “Safety Deaf” over the sticky throttle recall, and parts for the fix will arrive in Europe next week. We realise that the whole Toyota Recall mess is a huge headache for Toyota. And we had a degree of sympathy with the Japanese car maker. After all, no company plans on making […]