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Hybrid Honda Insight too fast for U.K.'s Formula 1000 Rally

It's a fact of racing--cars get disqualified. The vehicle in question might be too light or too powerful, leading to an unfair advantage. But being too fast while sticking to series guidelines?

Honda Accord hybrid unintended-acceleration claim under review

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into whether some Honda hybrid vehicles are prone to unintended acceleration. The federal auto safety regulator said Monday it had agreed to look into a complaint stemming from a fatal July 2005 crash. The driver of a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid said she was driving over rumble strips on the side of a freeway when she tried to apply the brakes.

Toyota, Honda, VW soar again; Chrysler leads Detroit 3

Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG's VW brand continued to post robust U.S. sales increases while deliveries at General Motors and Ford Motor Co.