Toyota Motor company has been dealing with a lot of recalls lately. The stuck gas pedal that causes unintended acceleration was the cause of some fatalities.
The problem, which allegedly has caused more than a dozen fatalities and resulted in more than 100 formal complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has presented the most serious challenge yet to Toyota’s reputation as the auto industry’s quality leader.
Wednesday’s announcement came one day after Toyota recalled 110,000 Tundra pickup trucks from model years 2000 through 2003 which have experienced underbody rust that in some cases may loosen spare tires mounted beneath the trucks.
For 2005 through 2010 model year Toyota Avalons, 2007 through 2010 Camry and Lexus ES350, the automaker will reconfigure the floor surface beneath the pedal to create more space between the pedal and the floor.
The action is designed to address the root cause of the unintended acceleration, which Toyota previously blamed on floor mats becoming trapped between drivers’ feet and the gas pedal.
The brake over-ride system that will be offered on the Camry, Avalon and Lexus ES and IS models should ensure the car stops if both the accelerator and brake pedals are applied at the same time. Many of the reported incidents involved sudden increases in speed when the cruise control system is engaged. Drivers have reported that their brakes could not stop their vehicles when they experienced the phenomenon.
Toyota intends to make the brake over-ride feature standard throughout the Toyota and Lexus product lines beginning in January 2010.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Saturn is in Big Trouble. Penske Automotive Group; GM Dealerships in Trouble all Over The Country Backed Out of Deal
The deal that was supposed to happen to save or rescue Saturn did not happen. After all, Penske Automotive group decided to back out of deal. That comes as a blow for Chrysler. Many jobs will go away with this backout.
In another development, many GM dealerships may not be on a list that was sent to the ebay auction site. Dealers are grumbling and are asking whether the lack of mention of their dealership should mean the end of their business.
this is an upside down world in which dealerships are dealing these days.
In another development, many GM dealerships may not be on a list that was sent to the ebay auction site. Dealers are grumbling and are asking whether the lack of mention of their dealership should mean the end of their business.
this is an upside down world in which dealerships are dealing these days.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Toyota Problems and Recalls: Toyota is Recalling Millions of Vehicles due to Faulty Mats
Why the Recall? What is the problem?
A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop a vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States, the company’s largest-ever U.S. recall, to address problems with a removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead to a crash.
The recall will involve popular models such as the Toyota Camry, the top-selling passenger car in America, and the Toyota Prius, the best-selling gas-electric hybrid.
See the list of Toyota vehicles with the most recalls
http://www.toyotaproblems.com/recalls
The top 20 Toyota vehicles with the most recalls are shown below. Currently the Toyota Camry & Corolla sedans have the most recalls, closely followed by Toyota's trucks.
A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop a vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States, the company’s largest-ever U.S. recall, to address problems with a removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead to a crash.
The recall will involve popular models such as the Toyota Camry, the top-selling passenger car in America, and the Toyota Prius, the best-selling gas-electric hybrid.
See the list of Toyota vehicles with the most recalls
http://www.toyotaproblems.com/recalls
The top 20 Toyota vehicles with the most recalls are shown below. Currently the Toyota Camry & Corolla sedans have the most recalls, closely followed by Toyota's trucks.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
iPhone 3 G S, Leader of the Pack: Customers Dashed to Buy New iPhone Releases, Stores Sold Out!
I was one of the early birds who went to hang out at the front door of a local ATT corporate store. After a week of great weather, I expected to have a great time waiting in line for my new phone. It was not the case. It was hot and people were complaining. Those who had pre-ordered the iphone 3G S were able to enter the store and claim their prize from 7 am to 9 am. Those of us who wanted to buy the new phone or trade in for a higher upgrade had to wait in the sun outside.
Many of us, apple product fans, did not complain much. The employees at the store were very happy to pass cups of water to us. However, there were a few guys who started complaining about the long wait. Tensions were mounting. It was like the opening of a new movie. Just like the release of any major action movie, the upgrade to the 3 G S was received with great enthusiasm. Many of us were talking about the great features of the new phone. That was a good reason for us to have.
So far, after using the phone the whole day, I have been pretty pleased with it.
Truely, the iphone is the leader of the pack. Many fellow reviewers only have the greatest things to say about the phone.
"The iPhone 3G S (the S stands for speed) is a more subtle upgrade compared with last year's launch of the 3G. The improvements don't quite blow your hair back on the first pass, but coupled with the new iPhone OS 3.0 software upgrade, they cement the iPhone's status as the best smart phone experience available.
The iPhone OS 3.0 improvements alone might be enough to satisfy many existing iPhone and iPhone 3G users. But if your contract is expiring or even if it's not, there are a lot of reasons to make the jump to the iPhone 3G S, which sells for $199 and $299 for 16-GB and 32-GB versions."
Many of us, apple product fans, did not complain much. The employees at the store were very happy to pass cups of water to us. However, there were a few guys who started complaining about the long wait. Tensions were mounting. It was like the opening of a new movie. Just like the release of any major action movie, the upgrade to the 3 G S was received with great enthusiasm. Many of us were talking about the great features of the new phone. That was a good reason for us to have.
So far, after using the phone the whole day, I have been pretty pleased with it.
Truely, the iphone is the leader of the pack. Many fellow reviewers only have the greatest things to say about the phone.
"The iPhone 3G S (the S stands for speed) is a more subtle upgrade compared with last year's launch of the 3G. The improvements don't quite blow your hair back on the first pass, but coupled with the new iPhone OS 3.0 software upgrade, they cement the iPhone's status as the best smart phone experience available.
The iPhone OS 3.0 improvements alone might be enough to satisfy many existing iPhone and iPhone 3G users. But if your contract is expiring or even if it's not, there are a lot of reasons to make the jump to the iPhone 3G S, which sells for $199 and $299 for 16-GB and 32-GB versions."
Thursday, January 8, 2009
LillyPilly body wash and hand creams smell good and show class
Skin Care Products You Should Know About: LillyPilly Body Wash and Hand Creams
What you need to know about this body wash: LillyPilly body wash and hand creams smell good and show class
LillyPilly is an Australian brand of skin-care products that became available in the USA. I read somewhere that the body washes and hand creams are made from a variety of Aussie plants which include the berries of the lilly pilly tree. they say that it is a source of vitamin C, antioxidants and exfoliating fruit acids.
What I love about this product is the mixture of all other plants and oils that go into its production. In the LillyPilly, you will find ingredients such as oil and extracts from several other exotic-sounding plants such as kakadu plum, quandong fruit, tea tree and Tasmanian kelp. If you want to buy these products, go to www.lillypillyaustralia.com. Prices range from $10 for individual items to $36 for gift packs.
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LillyPilly, kakadu plum, quandong fruit, tea tree, tasmanian kelp, lilly pilly tree, lillypilly hand creams, body washes, Aussie plants, exfoliating, antioxidants, body wash, Exotic products
What you need to know about this body wash: LillyPilly body wash and hand creams smell good and show class
LillyPilly is an Australian brand of skin-care products that became available in the USA. I read somewhere that the body washes and hand creams are made from a variety of Aussie plants which include the berries of the lilly pilly tree. they say that it is a source of vitamin C, antioxidants and exfoliating fruit acids.
What I love about this product is the mixture of all other plants and oils that go into its production. In the LillyPilly, you will find ingredients such as oil and extracts from several other exotic-sounding plants such as kakadu plum, quandong fruit, tea tree and Tasmanian kelp. If you want to buy these products, go to www.lillypillyaustralia.com. Prices range from $10 for individual items to $36 for gift packs.
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LillyPilly, kakadu plum, quandong fruit, tea tree, tasmanian kelp, lilly pilly tree, lillypilly hand creams, body washes, Aussie plants, exfoliating, antioxidants, body wash, Exotic products
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