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Feds to probe cause of runaway Prius in CaliforniaWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:14AMEL CAJON, California The government sent investigators Tuesday to examine a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway, and Toyota said it wanted to interview the driver as the besieged automaker dealt with a high-profile new headache that raised questions about the safety of its beloved hybrid.

Valeo to Focus on Emissions Technology to Double Sales by 2020Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:54AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Valeo SA , France’s second-largest car-parts maker, said it aims to outpace auto-industry growth in the next decade by developing fuel-saving engine technology and expanding in emerging markets.

Another runaway Prius injures NY womanWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:39AMPolice say the woman was pulling out of her driveway Tuesday when the Hybrid "shot across the street" and hit a rock wall.

Record February Sales For PriusWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:18AMEPSOM, UNITED KINGDOM – March 10, 2010: The Toyota Prius February sales total of 538 units serves as further proof that UK motorists have faith in Toyota quality and reliability and acknowledge the real-world benefits delivered by Hybrid Synergy Drive.

Audi Group: Strong Key Earnings in Difficult Global MarketWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:17AMINGOLSTADT – March 10, 2010: The Audi Group ended the 2009 fiscal year with a clearly positive operating profit and only a slight downturn in vehicle deliveries, despite the major effects of the global financial and economic crisis.