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March 9th, 2010
08:00 AM ET

New runaway Toyota claim in California

(CNN) – There's a new, terrifying account today of a runaway ride in a Toyota. The company is sending investigators to California where a driver claims he almost flew over a hill at more than 90 miles an hour in his Prius yesterday.

The Prius was only recalled for braking problems and not the acceleration issue. Our Deb Feyerick has all the details for us.


Filed under: Business
March 9th, 2010
07:00 AM ET

Tax deductions for job seekers

(CNN) – Good news for job seekers. You can deduct some expensive job hunting expenses, including employment and outplacement agency fees, travel costs and resume costs. Here's a list of what and who is eligible.

Tax Deductions for Job Seekers

  • New interview suit (No)
  • Employment agency fees (Yes)
  • Travel expenses to interview (Yes)
  • Resume expenses (Yes)
  • New laptop to follow job boards (NO)

Are you eligible?

  • New job in current field (Yes)
  • Career changers (No)
  • First-time job seekers (No)
  • Long-term unemployed (No)

Filed under: Business
February 24th, 2010
08:00 AM ET

Woman relives her runaway ride

Today, Toyota's CEO, who has come all the way from Tokyo, will answer questions on Capitol Hill. There have been accusations that the company has been arrogant and way too late with its response to reports of "runaway cars."

Yesterday, his chief of sales in the U.S. sat down and listened to a woman re-live her runaway ride in a Lexus. Her name is Rhonda Smith and she and her husband Eddie joined us on Wednesday's American Morning.

CNNMoney: Toyota chief to testify


Filed under: Business
February 22nd, 2010
08:00 AM ET

Toyota memo gloats on savings

An internal company document that just surfaced shows Toyota patted itself on the back for saving millions instead of facing its "sudden acceleration" problem head on.

A Toyota executive boasted of saving $100 million by negotiating a limited recall for Toyota Camry and Lexus ES cars over a problem that could cause unintended acceleration. Our Allan Chernoff has the report.

CNNMoney: Toyota: Saved $100 million dodging recall


Filed under: Business
February 19th, 2010
02:00 PM ET

New face of credit cards

Starting Monday, credit card companies will be playing by new rules. That's good news, but what has happened before the deadline has some consumers fuming. Our Gerri Willis has the report.

CNNMoney: Beware new credit card traps


Filed under: Business
February 19th, 2010
12:00 PM ET

Push button ignition confusion

Toyota is considering changes to its push button ignition, a feature on a growing number of cars. But as it turns out, many drivers don't fully understand how the system works, unable to shut off the car when there's an emergency. Our Deb Feyerick has the report.

Full coverage: Toyota recall


Filed under: Business
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