Lexus Recall Drags Toyota and the Nikkei Lower

Shares were mixed in Asia Wednesday. In Japan the Nikkei 225 Index sank 0.6% as Toyota announced yet another vehicle recall. In China, however, the Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.2% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index inched up …

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 …

It’s Not Just Toyota: Auto Recalls Accelerate

Automakers recalled more vehicles last year than in any of the last six years. And while Toyota Motors accounted for much of the growth, with problems including unintended acceleration and glitchy brakes, many other car manufac…