Beyond Recalls: A Year Later, Toyota’s Woes Continue

Last year’s massive recalls — and the resulting legal fallout — have given Toyota’s reputation a beating, cutting into its sales. But the company can’t blame all of its problems on the recalls. Analysts also point to another …

Parts Shortage Forces Ford to Idle 3,000 Workers

Some 3,000 workers at Ford Motor’s (F) truck plant in Dearborn, Mich., have been idled because of a shortage of parts needed to manufacture engines installed in the company’s popular line of pickup trucks.

The workers will be on temporary layoff for a…

Toyota Kept Slim Lead Over GM in 2010 Despite Recall Woes

Toyota managed to hold onto the title of world’s No. 1 automaker last year, despite numerous safety recalls that took a toll on its sales. Toyota sold 8.42 million vehicles worldwide in 2010, enough to barely edge out resurgent…