No Electronic Flaws Found in U.S. Government Toyota Acceleration Probe

This is a day of vindication for Toyota after the U.S. government investigation shows no links between electronic throttles and unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.

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Toyota Announces Recall of 1.7 Million Vehicles Globally Including 245K U.S. Lexus Models

Toyota has announced yet another recall this time upwards of 1.7 million vehicles around the world with 245,000 of those being Lexus vehicles in the United States. The majority of effected vehicles are in Japan but include U.S. versions of the 2006-2007 Lexus GS 300/350, 2006-early 2009 Lexus IS250 and 2006-2008 Lexus IS350.

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Toyota Gets Federal Grand Jury Subpoena For Steering Rod Documents

The hits keep coming for Toyota, but  this latest round was hardly unexpected.  Back on May 7, the NHTSA began an investigation into Toyota for covering up steering defects in 4Runner, compact pickup and T100 models built between 1989 and 1998.  The models, which were found to have a defective steering rod, were recalled in Japan in 2004.  Despite 41 documented complaints from U.S. customers, the same recall wasn’t initiated on these shores until the third quarter of 2005, nearly one full year later.  According to Autoblog, a federal grand jury in New York has subpoenaed Toyota for any and all documents relating to this steering rod recall.

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The 12 Largest Auto Recalls in History – Chart

Automotive recalls seem to be a hot lately topic especially after Toyota’s recent recalls for a so-called “sticky gas pedal”. Amidst the sticky gas pedals for Toyota you will find there have been other recalls in the history of the automobile that were much greater than ones we see today. A recent post on autointhenews.com showcases a chart from the auto insurance center of the 12 largest auto recalls in history. You will not find Toyota topping the list, but interestingly enough Ford has taken the crown in this category. Following Ford, as you may have guessed, is General motors. After that, the infamous Toyota recall.

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Toyota Posts $2.2 Billion Annual Profit Despite Massive Recalls

Toyota has posted a $2.2 billion (209.4 billion yen) profit for their fiscal year which ended on March 31^st. This amount is a big improvement over the previous year’s 437 billion yen loss. Despite the massive recalls and media attacks against Toyota, they have managed to stay well above water.

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A snitch in time spares the fine: Toyota’s response to the NHTSA Penalty Announcement

The latest turn of events in the Toyota recall debacle, hence dubbed “Pedal-gate” has Toyota situated squarely in the cross-hairs of a none-too-amused NHTSA and potentially facing the largest fine (to-date) in automotive recall history, a hefty $16.4 million dollars! Toyota is accused of knowingly trying to conceal a “dangerous defect” in it’s vehicles and “slow reporting” of the faulty accelerator problem to the NHTSA; if these accusations pan out Toyota could be held directly responsible for several motorists’ deaths, exposing the auto manufacturer to a spate of litigation and class action lawsuits.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary: Stop Driving Recalled Toyotas

Toyota is not having a good start to 2010 and next few months do not look all too promising either after the U.S. Transportation Secretary asks owners of recalled Toyotas to stop driving them. From the recent sticking gas pedal recall, to a massive 16% in sales decline, to a recent Prius brake investigation underway, Toyotas light at the end of the tunnel is being extinguished.

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Customer Confusion: Drivers of Recalled Toyotas Frustrated and Concerned

The Internet is buzzing with an overload of information in regards to the recent Toyota recall for a sticky gas pedal. ABC news has chipped in to highlight stories shared by those confused consumers and owners of affected Toyota vehicles. Below is the ABC story by Kate Snow with an exclusive video report.

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