Toyota’s recall woes continue, Prius may be next
Toyota’s popular hybrid, the Prius, may be the next car to face a worldwide recall, according to news reports. The move comes at a perilous time for the embattled automaker, which is accused of responding too slowly to safety concerns.
Micheline Maynard covers the auto industry for our partner the New York Times. She is also the author of “The Selling of the American Economy: How Foreign Companies are Remaking the American Dream.” We discuss whether Toyota’s troubles might benefit Detroit automakers, and delve into the latest developments on planned recalls.
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