Concerns Growing Over Digital Billboard Distractions
Digital billboards are replacing traditional ones at a rapid pace as profitable, shared advertising space. Safety concerns about driver distractions have the federal government studying the risks and some states considering moratoriums on new signs until the facts are established.

Toyota Recalls Increase with Expansion of Tundra Notice
More bad news for beleaguered Toyota as the company expands its recall to include all 2000-2003 Tundra pickups for a corrosion problem that could cause the spare tire or even the gas tank to drop off. Previously the recall was only in 20 cold-weather states.

Ford's Enhanced Navigation System Adds HOV Lane Priority Routing
Ford's high-end navigation system already includes touch-screen climate control, Sync information/entertainment service, hard drive for storing music, Sirius satellite radio, and Sirius Travel Link for $2,195. MY2011 will see an option to prioritize routing to high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes to speed commutes.

Chrysler, Lancia Make Joint Splash in Geneva
Chrysler is back at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show with the Chrysler 300C design study, Chrysler 300C eco style, PT Cruiser Couture Edition, Chrysler Sebring Cabrio and versatile Chrysler Town & Country image vehicle along with Lancia vehicles. For the first time the two brands are displayed in one exhibition area designed to move away from more traditional motor show stand, favoring a symbolic representation of the future convergence of both brands.

Automatic License Plate Recognition Targets Repossessions
Modern repossession agents are increasingly using computers and digital imaging to implement license recognition and find cars designated by lenders as targets. Cars scanned while moving or parked alert the agent and save legwork tracking down "skips."

OmniVision Sensor Now Shipping to Tier-1 Suppliers
A new CMOS image sensor from OmniVision Technologies is currently shipping to Tier-1 suppliers. The sensor can be used in 360-degree view cameras or other automotive vision applications such as blind-spot detection.

Toyota Sales Rebounding in March from Incentive Programs
Edmunds.com says Toyota's new incentive program may boost March sales as much as 30 percent from a year ago. Why? “Americans love a bargain,” says Jeremy Anwyl, Edmunds CEO. But, says Anwyl, the cost involved in the incentives may also erode profits for Toyota as well. Bloomberg.com, March 10, 2010