The research institute will focus on the artificial intelligence and robotics technology Toyota needs to make cars that can overcome driver errors and reduce traffic fatalities.

Honda Motor Co. called back 4.5 million vehicles globally in connection with Takata Corp. air bags, expanding the industrys largest recall ever, amid a mounting toll of injuries or deaths related to the safety devices.

Toyota Motor Corp. made its fourth global recall involving more than a million vehicles this year, as the worlds largest automaker begins operating with stricter supervision over safety from U.S. regulators.