In public, Toyota is running apologetic TV ads and vowing to win back customers' trust. Behind the scenes, the besieged carmaker is trying to learn all it can

More than 378,000 Honda vehicles have been recalled, expanding a recall that began in November 2008 over concerns that airbag inflators could rupture and cause

Here's a list of Toyota car and truck models recalled over potentially sticky gas pedals and other problems.

While Wall Street greed gets the blame for causing the Great Recession, small businesses are becoming the next culprit of hard times.

State Farm Insurance Company warned U.S. safety regulators of problems with the accelerator system of Toyota Motor vehicles in 2007, according to Tuesday's

Toyota on Monday night announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 133,000 2010 Prius vehicles and 14,550 Lexus 2010 HS 250h vehicles

Toyota Motor Corp. was sued in Los Angeles federal court for failing to disclose to investors that there was a major design defect in the automaker's

The Blue Book value of used Toyotas has been reduced again as the Japanese carmaker's troubles persist. Kelley Blue Book said Monday it was lowering the resale

Super Bowl XLIV broke a 27-year-old all-time U.S. ratings record set by the comedy series MASH, CBS officials said Monday.

The 93-year-old Pasadena Playhouse rang down the curtain after Sunday's final performance of "Camelot." A $3-million debt has forced the historic theater to

Outstanding debts held by U.S. consumers fell for a record 11th month in a row in December, led by falling balances on their credit cards, the Federal Reserve

Weight Watchers International Inc. on Friday settled a dispute with Jenny Craig Inc. involving ads the diet company called "false and misleading." Jenny Craig

Toyota president Akio Toyoda on Friday offered a heartfelt apology for the recall of millions of cars around the world due to faulty accelerator pedals but

Toyota said Friday that it was still considering whether to recall its popular Prius and luxury Lexus hybrids, following reports the automaker is set to pull

A lawsuit filed Thursday against Toyota seeks to expand the automaker's recall of millions of vehicles to fix sticking accelerators, saying the death of a

The Transportation Department opened an investigation Thursday into brake problems in the 2010 Prius, the latest in a series of safety troubles at Toyota that

First-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since mid-December, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

A Toyota Motor Corp. executive said Thursday the automaker had already modified in January the breaking system design of its popular Prius hybrid model, and

Toyota acknowledged that it has begun fixing problems with the brakes in its prized Prius, but remains undecided about a recall, adding to the catalog of

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. has been hit by over 100 complaints in the U.S. and Japan about brake problems with the popular Prius hybrid, the latest in a

American International Group has agreed to cut employee bonuses by $20 million but still plans to pay $100 million in bonuses on Wednesday, according to

Americans were drinking a bit more -- and a bit cheaper -- liquor last year, according to data released Tuesday by the industry's main trade group.

A Toyota executive says the unprecedented scale of the gas pedal problem means damage to the company's sales may be greater than previous recalls.

Madonna is so nuts for coconut water that she invested about US$1.5 million in one of the leading makers of the drink, which has taken Hollywood and New York

Some companies are sitting out the Super Bowl ad game this year, citing the down economy, but others believe there has never been a better time to get in the

Toyota Motor said it had figured out how to fix a problem with sticky accelerators in millions of its vehicles, and was due to begin making repairs starting

Federal stimulus dollars are supposed to help boost the economy, and create jobs and a more stable consumer environment. But recent news out of Maine is

Networking? Check! Resume updated? Check! Treating the job search as a full-time job? Check! You've followed all the advice, but still no job prospects.

The Los Angeles Times print edition will shrink again Monday. The paper is consolidating printing operations at its Los Angeles Ninth Street plant, and is

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to resume sales of eight recalled models in the United States as soon as the third week of February, Reuters reported on Friday,

In a peculiar move, Anheuser-Busch InBev has decided to let consumers decide whether or not it airs a Clydesdale commercial in the Super Bowl.

Honda announced a voluntary worldwide recall of 646,000 compact cars Friday so it could examine window switches that can overheat if exposed to liquid,

Toyota's still-expanding recalls over faulty gas pedals and an unprecedented decision to stop selling and building some of its top-selling models in the U.S.

Ford Motor swung to its first annual profit since 2005, helping the automaker further distance itself from its troubled U.S. rivals while stoking consumer buzz

China's product safety watchdog said Thursday that Toyota would recall over 75,000 automobiles in the Asian nation, extending a program that already affects

Democrats and Republicans alike pummeled Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Wednesday over his role in the $180 billion bailout of insurance giant AIG

General Motors Co. has halted sales of about two dozen Pontiac Vibe cars as part of Toyota Motor Co.'s recall of 2.3 million U.S. vehicles, Dow Jones Newswires

Apple unveiled its highly anticipated tablet device called the “iPad” Wednesday at an event in San Francisco.

Sales of new U.S. homes fell 7.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 342,000 in December from 370,000 in November after a popular tax credit for

It looks like the free digital lunch may be over. As Apple gets set to release its new tablet computer, media producers everywhere are hoping to finally see

The faulty gas pedals that prompted Toyota to suspend U.S. sales of eight of its most popular models — including the Camry, America's best-selling car — are

The tablet was out of the bag on Tuesday. It was all but confirmed Tuesday night that Apple is about to unveil its next big thing... A tablet e-reader that

Dutch sports car maker Spyker Cars has agreed to buy Saab from General Motors for roughly $74 million, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing people

To attract business conferences in these tough times, some luxury resort hotels have resorted to a sort of strategy of last resort: They're dropping the very

Investors have many ways to predict what the stock market will do -- charts, advisors, instinct and ... the NFL?

The U.S. federal government budget deficit will reach $1.3 trillion in fiscal 2010, slightly less than the $1.4 trillion it recorded in fiscal 2009, the

Apple Inc. rocketed to its most profitable quarter ever over the holidays, as huge sales of the iPhone and Macintosh computers led to a nearly 50 percent jump

Apple, Inc... the company whose CEO proclaimed in 2008 that people don't read anymore... may now be poised to sweep in and school the electronic book reader

Follow this guideline on how to prepare for a job fair and you will increase of your odds of getting hired.

Taxpayers will be able to write off charitable donations to Haiti earthquake relief efforts when they file their 2009 taxes this spring under a bill President

Sales of U.S. existing homes plunged 16.7 percent in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.45 million from 6.54 million in November as a popular

Dutch luxury car maker Spyker Cars NV is still in talks with General Motors Co. to buy its ailing Saab brand, but no deal has been reached, spokesmen for both

Like so many, Americans being laid off from a job can open a door to a whole new career.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Sunday it is cutting about 11,200 jobs at its Sam's Club warehouse division as it outsources in-store product sampling to marketing

Toyota says it's still working to develop a solution to a problem with accelerator pedals that has prompted a recall of 2.3 million vehicles in the U.S.

A long resume may not lead to professional success or big retirement savings, according to an article from U.S. News & World Report. In fact, moving from job

YouTube will begin testing a limited video rental service this week, the company announced on its official blog Wednesday.

American Airlines' parent company reported Wednesday a narrower fourth-quarter loss and said it will modestly expand its international flights this year

The New York Times says it will charge readers for full access to its Web site starting in 2011, a risky move aimed at drawing more revenue online without

HarperCollins Publishers is negotiating with Apple Inc. to make electronic books available for the introduction of a new tablet device from Apple, according to

With veterans such as Pepsi, General Motors and FedEx sitting out Super Bowl XLIV on Feb. 7, viewers should prepare for a roster of unseasoned and

Apple on Monday morning announced an invitation-only special event in San Francisco Jan. 27 at which it is widely expected the company will unveil its

Many people want to help with the recovery effort in Haiti by donating to a good cause, but the FBI and security experts are warning consumers about schemes.

Stalled out or laid off, no matter your employment status, the new year is the perfect time to recharge a lackluster career.

Google said Monday it was business as usual in China, after reports that the U.S. internet giant was stopping some local staff from working following its

The Saudi billionaire whose investment firm is one of the biggest stakeholders in Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. said he is looking to expand his alliances with

Verizon Wireless introduced lower wireless pricing plans Friday, a move that's likely to force rival AT&T to follow.

No one needs to be told how bad things have been lately. Bad at the bank, bad on the career front, bad at the gas pump. For many, the bad times have gotten

President Barack Obama said Thursday he wants to tax banks to recoup the public bailout of foundering firms at the height of the financial crisis. "We want our

Do you want to save money? Do you also want to be free of ATM machines, bank tellers and your mailed, monthly bank statement? They seem like kind of silly

It may be only 39 inches wide, but it's turning a lot of heads at the North American International Auto Show. The all-electric Tango boasts a range of 40-60

The number of U.S. residential properties receiving at least one foreclosure filing jumped 21 percent in 2009 to a record 2.82 million, the online foreclosure

A major credit-rating agency lowered California's debt rating Wednesday, putting pressure on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and lawmakers to start tackling the

It used to be the way to get ahead in a trade was to apprentice yourself to a mentor. It seems some things never go out of style.

A recent special report from Wall Street luminary The Motley Fool declares it’s the end of an age as Wal-Mart lumbers toward extinction in the face of

Ford Motor Co., the only Detroit automaker that did not file for bankruptcy or receive any government bailout funding, has swept the 2010 North American Car

Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines customers are facing higher luggage fees starting this week for travel within the U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada,

The host of a radio business program is accused of taking part in a $20-million investment fraud targeting Iranian-Americans in the Los Angeles area.

General Motors Co. may reopen some shuttered factories because it can't produce certain vehicles fast enough, its North American president said Monday.

Career/Life Expert Martha R.A. Fields offers advice for creating a personal brand and look that spells success in 2010.

Troubled Japan Airlines Corp. and the state-backed corporate turnaround body responsible for the money-losing airline's restructuring will decline cash offers

China overtook Germany as the world's top exporter after December exports jumped 17.7 percent for their first increase in 14 months, data showed Sunday, in

The home of superheroes including Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men sued one of its most successful artists Friday to retain the rights to the

Struggling Japan Airlines Corp. could file for bankruptcy as early as Jan. 19 under a government-backed restructuring plan which includes 13,000 job cuts,

The new Google phone called Nexus One was unveiled this week to much consumer excitement. But not everyone is happy.

The Labor Department says the unemployment rate stayed at 10 percent, with a loss of 85,000 jobs last month. Analysts expected a drop of 8,000.

After slashed clothing was found in trash bags outside a New York City H&M, the store said on Wednesday that it will stop destroying new, unworn merchandise.

A government report Thursday on claims for unemployment aid signaled that layoffs are easing and that the economy could be on the verge of posting the first

In this down economy, why are some stores throwing away their merchandise instead of donating it to charity?

Planned job reductions fell in the fourth quarter to the lowest level in more than nine years, according to a tally kept by outplacement firm Challenger Gray &

The number of people preparing to buy a home in November fell sharply -- the latest sign that the housing market, which had appeared to be stabilizing, is

Even Americans who are lucky enough to have work in this economy are becoming more unhappy with their jobs, according to a new survey that found only 45

Speculation intensified Monday that Apple Inc. will soon unveil a tablet-style gadget for consuming music, movies, books and other media.

Northrop Grumman Corp. announced plans today to move the company's corporate office from Los Angeles to the Washington, D.C. region.

The Internal Revenue Service plans to start regulating paid tax preparers, requiring them to register with the government, pass competency tests and adhere to

Out with the old and in with the new. So, let's start this year off with a new attitude toward our careers and turn challenges of 2009 into new opportunities

It wasn't the first time that Katherine Scheri ruined a real estate agent's day with a low property appraisal.

Many questions remain for cable TV viewers nationwide even after Fox and Time Warner Cable settled their noisy spat with a New Year's Day agreement.