Toyota: They Claim It’s Not Drive By Wire’s Fault
January 29, 2010 by Lloyd
Filed under Automotive, News, Toyota
The Toyota gas pedal recall has caused quite an uproar. Toyota says that it is not the drive by wire system that is at fault for the runaway cars as quoted by the LA Times:
Toyota issues new voluntary recall for sticking accelerator pedals, 2.3 million vehicles affected
January 21, 2010 by Saoud
Filed under Automotive, News, Toyota
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. said today that it would recall 2.3 million vehicles for sticking accelerator pedals, in addition to the 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles already being recalled. This recall is entirely separate from the one Toyota announced last September, its largest ever at approximately 4.2 million vehicles, involving pedal entrapment by floor mats that could cause unintended acceleration. That said, about 1.7 million vehicles out there on the roads are involved in both recalls, though no Lexus or Scion models are involved in the one announced today. Read more
Owners of Toyota Cars in Rebellion Over Series of Accidents Caused by Sudden Acceleration
November 3, 2009 by Malcolm Hogan
Filed under Automotive, News, Toyota
ABC News Investigation uncovers the reports of Toyota’s “runaway cars” that may have resulted in 16 deaths and over 200 Accidents. Toyota owners are demanding answers. Watch the controversy unfold November 3rd on World News with Charles Gibson’ and ‘Nightline’
[source: ABC NEWS]










