Tag: UnintendedAcceleration
Toyota’s Recalls: Why the Government Reports Aren’t an All-Clear
by David Schepp on Feb.15, 2011, under Towing
The carmaker hoped findings from two federal studies would put to rest speculation about its electronics system as a source for unintended acceleration. But the results may not prove enough to give Toyota a leg up in its ongoing legal battles.
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Toyota’s Recalls: Why the Government Reports Aren’t an All-Clear originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:30:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Economy, Toyota, Autos
Feds Find No Electronic Cause for Toyota Sudden Acceleration
by David Schepp on Feb.08, 2011, under Towing
In an affirmation of Toyota’s claims, an exhaustive 10-month federal investigation has found no evidence of an electronic source for sudden unintended acceleration in companpy’s vehicles. Indeed, human error was cited as the cause in many cases.
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Feds Find No Electronic Cause for Toyota Sudden Acceleration originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:20:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Toyota, Autos
Beyond Recalls: A Year Later, Toyota’s Woes Continue
by David Schepp on Jan.25, 2011, under Towing
Last year’s massive recalls — and the resulting legal fallout — have given Toyota’s reputation a beating, cutting into its sales. But the company can’t blame all of its problems on the recalls. Analysts also point to another issue: A lack of compelling new models.
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Beyond Recalls: A Year Later, Toyota’s Woes Continue originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:00:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos
Toyota Kept Slim Lead Over GM in 2010 Despite Recall Woes
by David Schepp on Jan.24, 2011, under Towing
Toyota managed to hold onto the title of world’s No. 1 automaker last year, despite numerous safety recalls that took a toll on its sales. Toyota sold 8.42 million vehicles worldwide in 2010, enough to barely edge out resurgent General Motors, which rang up sales of 8.39 million.
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Toyota Kept Slim Lead Over GM in 2010 Despite Recall Woes originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:28:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Economy, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos
It’s Not Just Toyota: Auto Recalls Accelerate
by David Schepp on Jan.19, 2011, under Towing
Automakers recalled more vehicles last year than in any of the last six years. And while Toyota Motors accounted for much of the growth, with problems including unintended acceleration and glitchy brakes, many other car manufacturers also saw their recalls increase.
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It’s Not Just Toyota: Auto Recalls Accelerate originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:30:00.
Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Chrysler






