So-called brake override systems, which disengage the engine when the brake and
throttle are both depressed, are now on many newer autos that use computers
instead of cables to control acceleration. Toyota said last month it is adding
the equipment on most models, in response to a Sept. 29
Honda Motor , Japan's second largest automaker, said on Wednesday its profits
soared almost seven-fold in the latest quarter from a year earlier, helped by
increased sales in India and China. The maker of the Insight hybrid and the
Civic and Accord cars sharply hiked its earnings
AFP Honda Motor, Japan's second largest automaker, said on Wednesday its
profits soared almost seven-fold in the latest quarter from a year earlier,
helped by increased sales in India and China. The maker of the Insight hybrid
and the Civic and Accord cars sharply hiked its earnings
GM’s deliveries climbed 14 percent and Ford rose 25 percent after the
automakers targeted Toyota buyers last week with trade-in incentives. Nissan
Motor Co. said sales were up 16 percent. Honda Motor Co. said sales fell 5
percent, and Chrysler Group LLC dropped 8
GM’s deliveries climbed 14 percent and Ford had a 25 percent gain after both
automakers targeted Toyota buyers last week with trade-in incentives. Nissan
Motor Co. said sales were up 16 percent. Honda Motor Co. said sales fell 5
percent, and Chrysler Group LLC dropped 8
Ford ( F , Fortune 500 ) reported that sales rose 24% from January 2009,
although they fell 37% short of December's total The gain was weaker than the
forecast of a 33% rise by sales tracker Edmunds.com. Still, Ford's sales are
likely good enough to lift its market share and vault it back
So-called brake override systems, which disengage the engine when the brake and
throttle are both depressed, are now on many newer autos that use computers
instead of cables to control acceleration. Toyota said last month it is adding
the equipment on most models, in response to a Sept. 29
