Microsoft teams up with NokiaAugust 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The world's largest software maker Microsoft and the biggest mobile phone maker Nokia Wednesday announced a partnership that will enable Microsoft Office to run on Nokia phones. The deal could be expanded in future to other software products.
A look at the 2010 Toyota PriusSeptember 30th, 2009 A look at the 2010 Toyota Prius2010 Toyota Prius V
BASE PRICE: $22,000 for II model; $23,000 for III; $25,800 for IV; $27,270 for V. AS TESTED: $33,079.
A look at the 2010 Chevrolet CamaroAugust 12th, 2009 A look at the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT Coupe
BASE PRICE: $22,245 for LS; $23,880 for LT. AS TESTED: $29,445.
Toyota owners warned by government over potential problems with stuck acceleratorsSeptember 30th, 2009 Govt warns Toyota owners about stuck acceleratorsWASHINGTON — The government is warning owners of Toyota and Lexus vehicles about safety problems tied to removable floor mats. They say the mats could interfere with the vehicle's accelerator and cause a crash.
Toyota hopes small car segment will boost sales next fiscalMay 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Toyota Kirloskar Motors (TKM) is not expecting huge sales growth this fiscal despite conditions improving in the last quarter, but hopes that its small car portfolio will push up sales in 2010-11. TKM, a joint venture between Japanese auto major Toyota and Indian firm Kirloskar, is planning to introduce two compact offerings by the 2010-end - a hatchback and the other a sedan, company deputy managing director (marketing) Sandeep Singh told reporters here Saturday.
Toyota no longer pursuing 15 percent global market share under new presidentAugust 7th, 2009 Toyota not chasing 15 percent global market shareTOKYO — Toyota under its new president will no longer chase global market share and other numerical targets, even as it hopes to sell more cars in emerging markets, a company executive said Friday. Under previous presidents, Toyota Motor Corp.
Toyota tells gov't it is recalling 3.8 million vehicles, including top-selling Camry and PriusOctober 5th, 2009 Toyota formally recalls 3.8 million vehiclesWASHINGTON — Toyota Motor Corp. is officially recalling 3.8 million vehicles in the United States to address problems with floor mats that could cause the gas pedal to get stuck and cause a crash.
Panasonic reports $558 million quarterly loss as cost cuts offset by sales slump, lower pricesAugust 3rd, 2009 Panasonic reports $558 million quarterly lossTOKYO — Panasonic is reporting a 52.98 billion yen ($558 million) loss for the fiscal first quarter as lower sales, falling gadget prices and retirement expenses offset cost cuts. Osaka-based Panasonic Corp.
US video game retail sales fall once again in August, says NPDSeptember 11th, 2009 NPD: Video game sales slide again in AugustNEW YORK — Retail sales of video games have declined for six straight months. Analysts are blaming the slow August — which was expected — in part on a disappointing showing from the latest "Madden" title from Electronic Arts.
Toyota June sales plummet 27 percent on broad demand declinesJuly 1st, 2009 June Auto Sales: ToyotaTORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc.
US video game retail sales tumble 29 percent in July, says market researcher NPD GroupAugust 14th, 2009 July video game sales show sharp declineNEW YORK — Hurt by the recession and few hit game launches, U.S. retail sales of video games dropped sharply in July, market researcher NPD Group says.
Regulators OK accounting rules change, tech companies freed to report gadget sales up frontSeptember 23rd, 2009 Regulators OK accounting rules change, helps AppleSEATTLE — Regulators are changing accounting rules so technology companies can report sales for certain gadgets all at once. Apple Inc., for one, has had to spread iPhone revenue out over two years.
Panasonic reports loss on slump, price falls, retirement expenses that offset cost cutsAugust 3rd, 2009 Panasonic reports loss on slump, price fallsTOKYO — Panasonic Corp. posted a 52.98 billion yen ($558 million) loss as sliding sales, falling gadget prices and restructuring costs kept the Japanese electronics maker in the red for a third straight quarter.
Toyota to start making hybrids in Great Britain in 2010 under green strategyJuly 17th, 2009 Toyota to start making hybrids in Great BritainTOKYO — Toyota, the world's biggest automaker, said Friday it will start making hybrid cars in Europe next year as part of a growth strategy that hinges on its strength in green technology. Toyota Motor Corp.
Japan incentives on energy-efficient gadgets lifting sales at electronics retailersJune 1st, 2009 Japan green incentives lift electronics salesTOKYO — Japanese incentives for ecological gadgets are helping lift electronics sales, according to ministry and industry data, in what may be an early sign of some recovery in a recession-battered economy. Under a government stimulus package, that kicked in May 15, people who buy energy-efficient flat-panel TVs, refrigerators and air conditioners accumulate "eco-points," which the government promises will convert to discounts or trade-ins for products that have yet to be announced.
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