Toyota to fix accelerators after largest ever US recall

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Published Nov. 14, 2009 at 9:49 p.m.
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Toyota will soon fix or replace the accelerator pedals on up to 4 million Toyotas and Lexus vehicles in the US. This comes after Toyota Corp’s largest-ever recall of 3.8 million vehicles over potential for a loose floormat to force down the accelerator causing unintended acceleration. The report coming from the Kyodo news stated that [ ... ] ...

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Feds Spank Toyota for "Inaccurate and Misleading" Recall Information

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Published Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:10 p.m.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday issued an unusual statement rebuking Toyota for 'inaccurate and misleading information' involving a massive safety recall of 3.8 million vehicles regarding floor mats that may jam under the gas pedal and cause unintended acceleration ...

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Toyota owners file class-action suit over unintended acceleration

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Published Nov. 8, 2009 at 11:40 p.m.
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Amidst the recent 3.8 million vehicle recall by Toyota and a conflicting statement by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, there is a new development in regards to the “unintended acceleration” problem which involves over 2,000 documented cases experienced by Toyota and Lexus drivers since 2000. As of Thursday, November 5th a Redlands California-based [ ... ] ...

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ABC News Questions Toyota's Floormat Recall

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Published Nov. 3, 2009 at 12:55 p.m.

Citing reports of drivers who have experienced unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles, ABC News will air a segment tonight calling into question Toyota’s claim that improperly sized floormats are the only culprit. Safety analysts claim to have found roughly 2,000 ...

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A closer look at Toyota’s “sudden acceleration” problem

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Published Oct. 22, 2009 at 3:45 p.m.
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In light of a recent tragedy in which an off-duty CHP officer and three members of his family were killed, many have raised questions about what the true cause may have been. According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, there may be more to the story than first explained by Toyota. Toyota [ ... ] ...

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!!!!!! 81 (box) Chevy Impala 62k original miles $2,200 OBO (Racine) $2200

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Published Oct. 10, 2009 at 10:39 a.m.

What a Deal ... 1981 Chevy impala (Cash Only) ... Interior is excellent, the engine runs perfectly and has great acceleration. i just had the vehicle serviced Tues. (oil change, tune-up, and replaced exhaust system done previously) Call with any question or to look at the car. (serious purchasers only) ... 262-770-8485 ...

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2005 Toyota Avalon Limited $17500

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Published Oct. 9, 2009 at 7:23 a.m.

Body Style: Sedan ... Exterior Color: Blue ... Engine: 3.5L V6 ... Transmission: AUTO 5SPD ... Drivetrain: FWD ... Doors: 4 ... Wheelbase: 111" ... Features: Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Side Air Bag, Side Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Climate Control, Dual Zone A/C, A/C, AM/FM Stereo, CD Player, 4-Wheel ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Rear Defrost, Child Safety Locks, Front Wheel Drive, Gasoline Fuel, Auto-On Headlights, Keyless Entry, Power Door Locks, Power Driver Mirror, Power Driver

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'Smart' Gas Pedal Can Stop Unintended Acceleration

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Published Oct. 8, 2009 at 11:33 a.m.

Unintended acceleration has a simple solution: A “smart” gas pedal that recognizes the brake takes precedence over acceleration. This means if they’re both depressed simultaneously the software forces the engine to respond to only to the brake and decelerate. A ...

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3.8 Million Toyota, Lexus Recalled Over Floor Mats

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Published Sept. 29, 2009 at 4:10 p.m.

The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration issued a wide-ranging recall late today for 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The recall stems from faulty floormats that can become stuck under the accelerator pedal causing unexpected acceleration. The defect is ...

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2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost Video

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Published Sept. 22, 2009 at 7:11 a.m.

New in 2009, the 2010 version of the Ford Flex comes with the option of an EcoBoost engine. Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays gets behind the wheel to find out how EcoBoost affects the acceleration and ride quality of the large ...

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