OT: 40% of unintended acceleration claims are Toyotas

[Coronita]

Meanwhile, the top design talents at GM keep jumping left and right…Add this one to the growing list

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/25/camaro-exterior-designer-sang-yup-lee-moves-to-vw-audi/

[svelte]

Also brake problems with the new Prius, apparently.

Chat rooms such as Priuschat.com dedicated to Toyota’s fuel-efficient hybrid are peppered with concerns raised by owners of the third-generation Prius, which was launched for the 2010 model year. At least 33 complaints alleging safety problems with the ’10 Prius, most often involving braking issues have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation.

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For now, though, owners have expressed frustration that their complaints are being ignored by Toyota dealers.

Becker said his dealer told him the problem was normal with anti-lock brake systems but he says, “I’ve never experienced anything like it” with other vehicles.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34611930/ns/business-autos/

[svelte]

Also brake problems with the new Prius, apparently.

Chat rooms such as Priuschat.com dedicated to Toyota’s fuel-efficient hybrid are peppered with concerns raised by owners of the third-generation Prius, which was launched for the 2010 model year. At least 33 complaints alleging safety problems with the ’10 Prius, most often involving braking issues have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation.

…

For now, though, owners have expressed frustration that their complaints are being ignored by Toyota dealers.

Becker said his dealer told him the problem was normal with anti-lock brake systems but he says, “I’ve never experienced anything like it” with other vehicles.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34611930/ns/business-autos/

[svelte]

Also brake problems with the new Prius, apparently.

Chat rooms such as Priuschat.com dedicated to Toyota’s fuel-efficient hybrid are peppered with concerns raised by owners of the third-generation Prius, which was launched for the 2010 model year. At least 33 complaints alleging safety problems with the ’10 Prius, most often involving braking issues have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation.

…

For now, though, owners have expressed frustration that their complaints are being ignored by Toyota dealers.

Becker said his dealer told him the problem was normal with anti-lock brake systems but he says, “I’ve never experienced anything like it” with other vehicles.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34611930/ns/business-autos/

[svelte]

Also brake problems with the new Prius, apparently.

Chat rooms such as Priuschat.com dedicated to Toyota’s fuel-efficient hybrid are peppered with concerns raised by owners of the third-generation Prius, which was launched for the 2010 model year. At least 33 complaints alleging safety problems with the ’10 Prius, most often involving braking issues have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation.

…

For now, though, owners have expressed frustration that their complaints are being ignored by Toyota dealers.

Becker said his dealer told him the problem was normal with anti-lock brake systems but he says, “I’ve never experienced anything like it” with other vehicles.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34611930/ns/business-autos/

[svelte]

Also brake problems with the new Prius, apparently.

Chat rooms such as Priuschat.com dedicated to Toyota’s fuel-efficient hybrid are peppered with concerns raised by owners of the third-generation Prius, which was launched for the 2010 model year. At least 33 complaints alleging safety problems with the ’10 Prius, most often involving braking issues have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation.

…

For now, though, owners have expressed frustration that their complaints are being ignored by Toyota dealers.

Becker said his dealer told him the problem was normal with anti-lock brake systems but he says, “I’ve never experienced anything like it” with other vehicles.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34611930/ns/business-autos/

[Coronita]

…roof panel separation recall from GM on Vettes….

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/29/chevy-recalls-2005-2007-corvettes-over-possible-roof-panel-separ/

[Coronita]

…roof panel separation recall from GM on Vettes….

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/29/chevy-recalls-2005-2007-corvettes-over-possible-roof-panel-separ/

[Coronita]

…roof panel separation recall from GM on Vettes….

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/29/chevy-recalls-2005-2007-corvettes-over-possible-roof-panel-separ/

[Coronita]

…roof panel separation recall from GM on Vettes….

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/29/chevy-recalls-2005-2007-corvettes-over-possible-roof-panel-separ/

[Coronita]

…roof panel separation recall from GM on Vettes….

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/29/chevy-recalls-2005-2007-corvettes-over-possible-roof-panel-separ/

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