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Toyota's Lentz to say electronics not to blame for acceleration problems

Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. President James Lentz plans to stick to his guns and tell skeptical lawmakers Tuesday that the company's unwanted acceleration problems do not stem from electronic defects, a copy of his testimony shows. Lentz's reiteration of Toyota's longstanding position suggests that top company executives were unmoved by sharp criticism of that stance Monday by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman.

Autoweek's Vinsetta Garage premieres tonight on the Velocity Network

Join host Courtney Hansen and a collection of the most interesting and insightful names in the car world on Tuesday, Jan. 3, as Autoweek's Vinsetta Garage premieres on the Discovery Channel's new car-centric Velocity Network. The show, named after an iconic Detroit-area repair shop, will air on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m., bringing you automotive tales well told thanks to Autoweek's unparalleled access and expertise.

Ford reaches agreement to sell Volvo to Geely for $1.8 billion

Ford has reached an agreement to sell its Swedish brand Volvo to Chinese carmaker Geely for about $1.8 billion in a multinational sale expected to close in the third quarter of this year. The pending agreement was announced on Sunday morning, and Ford will continue to supply powertrains, stamping and other parts to Volvo after the sale. If it closes, the landmark deal delivers the premium Volvo brand--long a benchmark for automotive safety--to a Chinese firm that has ambitious plans for growth.