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Updated: 5:42 PM Feb 2, 2010
Toyota Problems Hit Sales
Steep decline blamed on company decision to halt sales of most models.
Posted: 1:58 PM Feb 2, 2010Reporter: Associated Press |
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Toyota says its U.S. sales fell 16 percent in January as the Japanese automaker halted sales of its most popular vehicles during the final week of the month.
Other automakers have been reporting stronger January sales compared with a year ago, when sales fell to a 26-year low. But worries about faulty gas pedals forced Toyota last week to suspend sales of eight models, including top-sellers like the Camry, the Corolla and the RAV4.
Toyota has recalled 2.3 million of the vehicles in the U.S. and on Monday stopped production of the affected models. It has begun shipping a fix to dealers and will resume selling the affected vehicles once dealers install the repair to vehicles on their lots. It will resume production next week.
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Independent Bank Updates

Independent Bank associate King-Fuller joins United Way Board of Directors
Robin King-Fuller, bank manager of Independent Bank’s Mason location, has joined the Mason Area United Way board of directors. King will serve a three-year term.
— Julie Morgan has been promoted to bank manager, & Garrett Bensinger has been promoted to assistant vice president.

Independent Bank associate King-Fuller joins United Way Board of Directors
In 2008, Independent Bank associates throughout Michigan worked with local community groups and schools to educate children and adults of all ages about the importance of money management, saving and financial responsibility.



