TOKYO — Toyota is recalling 412,000 passenger cars, mostly the Avalon model, in the U.S., and another 16,420 vehicles in Japan for steering problems, the automaker said Thursday. The 373,000 Avalons being recalled in the
to the Congestion Change scheme could exacerbate the capital’s air pollution problems and stifle take-up of electric cars, campaigners said today. The changes will also mean that tens of thousands of hybrid owners will lose their exemption status. The
to fix sticky pedals and misshapen floor mats linked to unintended sudden acceleration. Plaintiff lawyers have said the cars’ electronic throttle system caused the problems, an allegation that Toyota has denied.The government is investigating
US government after it found that the company knew of life-threatening safety problems with accelerator pedals in its cars at least four months before it recalled them. The fine – the maximum possible – will be the biggest-ever civil penalty against
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that smoking while driving is dangerous. STORY HIGHLIGHTS British doctors group calls for ban on all smoking in cars Secondhand smoke in vehicle can cause health problems for children and adults Smokers’ lobby group attacks proposals: are first step to
of sidebar. The take-up of digital radio in Australia is hamstrung by the lack of digital radios in cars and no digital coverage in regional areas. Ms Warner said the problems were “partly connected” because carmakers were reluctant to install digital
the 24 billion second-hand car industry, published today, show that 70 per cent of the problems with second-hand cars kick in within a month of buying the car. Moreover, nearly a third of those who complained to their dealer said they never had the
miles per hour. Dr. Schmidt should come down from his ivory tower and into one of the defective cars, instead of reinforcing Toyota?s excuses by blaming the victim. My car has sudden acceleration problems caused by me. Sometimes my foot lands off center
to challenge claims that car electronics could cause the gas pedal to stick. Toyota has recalled millions of cars but claims the problems are simply mechanical. THIS IS A UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below. EL
hern Illinois University Professor David Gilbert’s claims that the electronics of its cars and trucks are to blame for unwanted acceleration problems that have led to more than 8 million recalled vehicles. Toyota is presenting researchers Monday who