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U.S. Transportation Department says no defect found in Toyota's electronic throttles

The U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday that electric systems and electromagnetic interference did not play a role in unintended acceleration involving Toyota Motor Corp. vehicles.

Cars & Coffee: Two ingredients to start off your SoCal weekend just right

Cars & Coffee is not yet on the FDA's list of the four basic food groups--but it really should be. It started out as a word-of-mouth gathering of eclectic and cool cars at a spot called Crystal Cove just south of Newport Beach, Calif., but it quickly outgrew that home. “Some of the guys got together, just a spontaneous gathering of, ‘Well, let's bring our cool cars,' ” said Pebble Beach judge, Ferrari collector and well-loved Ford PR guy John Clinard, one of, if not the main driver behind the event.

Infiniti JX (2011): first sketch of new crossover

Infiniti is planning an R-class rival – the Infiniti JX. Announced today at the 2011 New York motor show, we have a first sketch on the big new Infiniti crossover wagon. Infiniti JX – the lowdown The Infiniti JX is a large crossover SUV, designed to slot in to the Infiniti line-up between the FX and the QX luxury off-roader.