TOKYO. - When Congress holds hearings on the Toyota recalls, the company's president won't be there. He says he's going to let Toyota's executives based in the United States handle those questions.

First it was gas pedals, then brakes. Now Toyota and the government are looking into complaints that the popular Corolla is difficult to steer straight, raising a new safety concern ahead of next week ...

"I trust that our officials in the U.S. will amply answer the questions," Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda told reporters. "We are sending the best people to the hearing, and I hope to back up ...

Three months ago, Toyota observed an increase in warranty claims and field reports alleging power steering fluid leaks involving the Sequoia full-size utility vehicle and Tundra full-size pickup. Come ...