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Groupon vouchers for cars? No

The Groupon juggernaut rolled into auto retailing last week, and dealers around the nation watched intently to see whether the online coupon phenomenon could drive herds of shoppers into showrooms. So far, no. Only four consumers agreed to pay $200 for a $500 discount voucher on a new-vehicle purchase at LaFontaine Buick-GMC-Cadillac in Highland, Mich.

Mazda mourns Neil Warrior

Mazda's Director of Public Relations - Neil Warrior - sadly lost in the Air France tragedy When a plane goes down it understandably makes headlines as the loss is so big in one fell swoop. Paradoxically, the news coverage also illustrates just how safe air travel normally is. After all, more people are lost every day in road accidents than in even the biggest air disaster.

A Q&A about the Toyota recall

Frequently asked questions for the sticking-accelerator-pedal recall and the suspension of sales: Which models are affected by the recall/stop sale? Toyota's accelerator-pedal recall and suspension of sales is confined to the following Toyota Division vehicles: -- 2009-2010 RAV4 -- 2009-2010 Corolla -- 2009-2010 Matrix -- 2005-2010 Avalon -- Certain 2007-2010 Camrys -- 2010 Highlander except hybrid models -- 2007-2010 Tundra -- 2008-2010 Sequoia No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by these actions. Also not affected are the Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Highlander hybrids and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids, which will remain for sale.