Again!?
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Wow, someone has really screwed the pooch at Toyota. I don't know if you are getting this info in England, but there has been a recall of 6 models of recent Toyotas in the USA. The fact that it is a sub-supplier in China really doesn't matter. They have STOPPED SELLING cars in the US.
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This after building their entire reputation as a dull, but safe, automaker.
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First they recalled like 7 millions cars due to defective accelerators. Not just recalled, but anyone that has an e-mail account has gotten mail about how Hertz or Avis or whoever you have EVER rented with won't rent you one of these bad boys until it's fixed (no read date set on that yet).
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Above the fray was Prius - their green brand. A car that all other automakers are jealous of and trying like crazy to build (Honda is the closest). Well they just recalled Prius(es) (Priusi?) due to faulty brakes.
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And, apparently, although Mr Toyoda (spelling is different due to old pronunciation mistakes) has apologized, no one has gotten the axe for this yet.... Perhaps "the axe" is inappropriate where hari-kari is still remembered fondly - but you know what I mean.