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Toyota to Recall 373,000 Avalons Sold in the U.S.
by Hugh Collins on Jul.29, 2010, under Towing
The Japanese company will recall the 2000-2004 Avalon sedans due to potential problems with the steering lock bar. Three accidents, but no injuries, have been reported so far that could be related to the defect.
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Toyota to Recall 373,000 Avalons Sold in the U.S. originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:23:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Toyota, AutosToyota Blames Drivers for Some Sudden Acceleration Cases
by David Schepp on Jul.14, 2010, under Towing
The world's largest automaker has reiterated its defense that "pedal misapplication" is the cause of many unintended acceleration cases, following a report that federal investigators have found little evidence of an electronic source.
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Toyota Blames Drivers for Some Sudden Acceleration Cases originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:50:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Toyota, AutosTo Boost Quality, Toyota Hits the Brakes on Developing New Cars
by David Schepp on Jul.07, 2010, under Towing
Acknowledging that "fast growth of the past decade has been too much in some areas for the company to keep up with," a Toyota VP says the carmaker will extend product development by four weeks and add 1,000 engineers to quality control.
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To Boost Quality, Toyota Hits the Brakes on Developing New Cars originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:10:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Toyota, AutosToyota Learned of Lexus Engine Problems Years Ago
by David Schepp on Jul.06, 2010, under Towing
Toyota is facing new accusations that it dragged its feet in issuing a recall. The world's largest auto company recently recalled 270,000 Lexus sedans to fix faulty valve springs that could cause the cars' engines to stall while they are in motion -- a problem it has known about since 2007.
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Toyota Learned of Lexus Engine Problems Years Ago originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:39:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Toyota, AutosCongress Accuses Toyota of Withholding Information in Acceleration Probe
by David Schepp on Jun.30, 2010, under Towing
A House committee continues to press Toyota about what it knew when regarding unintended acceleration in its vehicles. Lawmakers now suspect Toyota of being less than forthcoming about the "new" brake-override feature it's installing.
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Congress Accuses Toyota of Withholding Information in Acceleration Probe originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:34:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Toyota, Autos