Lexus HS 250h News

While automakers sold nearly 14.5 million cars and trucks last year, they also recalled nearly as many models-around 14.3 million according to our research-for safety-related inspections and repairs.

Gas prices are not as astronomical as they were a few years ago, but fuel efficient and environmentally friendly cars are still an ever growing category of the market.

If you are looking for a new car yet want to diminish your carbon footprint, check out these hybrid cars for sale on cars.com . 2010 Toyota Prius II, $16,490 This five-door hatchback has a 1.8L I4 16V MPFI DOHC Hybrid engine with 38,718 miles on it.

Owners of the model year 2010 Prius and Lexus HS 250h brought suit against Toyota alleging that defects in the cars' anti-lock brake systems caused increased stopping distances.

The Ninth Circuit ruled this week that a class of car owners could pursue their court claims against the manufacturer, Toyota, for product defects and false advertising, despite the existence of an arbitration agreement in each of the owners' purchase agreements with the car dealerships.