Detroit Free Press reports that the NHTSA would’ve fined Toyota an enormous $13.8 billion if it weren’t for the $16.375 million cap set by the federal government.
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Documents submitted to the NHTSA prove Toyota knew about safety defects since 2006
Automotive News is reporting that documents submitted to the NHTSA have proven that Toyota knew about the accelerator safety defects since early 2006.
Toyota issues unintended acceleration recall in South Korea
Toyota is recalling 12,984 cars in South Korea for unintended acceleration issues, in which the driver floor mat could jam the accelerator.
NHTSA seeking a $16.4 million fine from Toyota for recall scandals
The NHTSA is looking to fine Toyota $16.375 million – the maximum fine permitted – for the scandals related to recalls – more specifically the unintended acceleration recalls.
Scion announces facelifted xB
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Toyota may recall 1.19 million Corolla and Matrix models for stalling problems
Problems just keep on coming for Toyota. They may be recalling 1.19 million Corolla and Matrix models, model years 2005-2007, for electronic issues which cause them to stall.
Lexus LFA lease pricing leaked
A potential LFA buyer lessee has leaked the lease pricing for the car to the guys over at Autoblog, and as expected, it’s going to cost quite a lot, to say the least.
Researchers blaming radioactive cosmic rays for unintended acceleration
Some researchers are now blaming radioactive cosmic rays for unintended acceleration. Sounds fake? Well, believe it or not, there is some evidence to back it up.
Looking back at the past decade in motoring: Part 5
Welcome back to our “Looking back at the past decade in motoring” feature. This is part five, and unlike last time, where we discussed everything from superminis to supercars, we’ll be focusing on one type of cars, one really horrible and yet really popular type: the hybrid.