Toyota shuts plants as crisis bites (Tiscali)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp, reeling from its worst U.S. sales decline in more than a quarter of a century, will shut all its factories in Japan for 11 days as the global economic slump hits demand and company profits.

Toyota adds another crossover, Venza (Belleville News-Democrat)

The 2009 Toyota Venza is the latest attempt by automakers to disguise a station wagon as a new, modern vehicle. And you know what? The Venza succeeds nicely.

2010 Cadillac SRX Preview (The Car Connection)

My, how things have changes: Consider that the 2000 Escalade is credited with helping save Cadillac from certain disaster. Now that vehicle is somewhat of a pariah. Small is the new big, and that's the direction GM is going with their 2010 Cadillac SRX, which will land in dealers this spring. The new, smaller mid-size crossover is no longer ..

2009 GMC Acadia (The Car Connection)

TheCarConnection.com's editors read the latest reviews on the new 2009 GMC Acadia to write this comprehensive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the GMC Acadia and have included opinions and details where they aid you in choosing the perfect new crossover vehicle. Likes Very roomy Easier to live with than a ... Watch Video | Browse Photos

High-End Nest for Pampered Empty Nesters (New York Times)

Toyota customers seeking a fresh-feeling blend of style, comfort and practicality may find the Venza was worth the wait.