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 Driver Error to Blame in Most of Toyota's "Unintended Acceleration" Cases: Report |
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Aug 11, 2010 - 10:02 AM - by AutoGuide.com
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As early leaked reports indicated, Toyota is being exonerated after Congress pushed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reveal the preliminary findings of its investigation into the cases of "unintended acceleration" of Toyota vehicles.
A Department of Transportation investigation of the black box recorders in 58 Toyota vehicles involved in "unintended acceleration" crashes has revealed that in 35 of those cases the brakes were never engaged. In nine other cases the brakes were only applied immediately before impact. In five additional cases no data was recorded, while in five more it was shown that the brakes were applied early on. One incident showed that both the accelerator and brake were pressed.
Toyota did place a recall for a faulty mechanical brake pedal and for millions of vehicles with what could be improperly installed floor mats – the later which is believed to be a cause of the crash in at least one of the 58 vehicles investigated by NHTSA.
"The limited research completed so far has not led to identification of safety defects other than sticking gas pedals or pedal entrapment," reads the report, clearly indicating that faulty vehicle electronics are not to blame.
Results of the NHTSA investigation are not final and the government agency warns that it may still take months to look over all the vehicles in question.
More: Driver Error to Blame in Most of Toyota's "Unintended Acceleration" Cases: Report on AutoGuide.com
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2011 Toyota Tacoma Brings Two New TRD Packages |
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Jul 30, 2010 - 10:52 AM - by AutoGuide.com
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Toyota's Tacoma pickup is no stranger to being tinkered with by TRD, Toyota's racing division. With previous special editions like the Prerunner and X-Runner finding success in the marketplace, TRD is introducing two new packages for Toyota's smallest pickup.
The T|X and T|X Pro will be available on 2 or 4 wheel drive Tacoma Prerunner models with 2 or 4 doors and the TRD Offroad package. 16″ TRD alloy wheels, BF Goodrich tires, tubular side steps, a stainless steel exhaust tip and special graphics comprise the $1,699 T|X Package, a $754 savings compared to ordering each option as a separate component.
The T|X Pro Package costs the same amount but also adds a TRD cat-back exhaust, which makes it the obvious choice in our eyes. The fact that all modifications are covered under a factory warranty makes these packages all the more enticing rather than hitting up the local auto parts store.
More: 2011 Toyota Tacoma Brings Two New TRD Packages on AutoGuide.com
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Welcome Back CTZens! |
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Jul 29, 2010 - 11:26 AM - by Nadeem
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Welcome back to the newly updated site! I hope everyone enjoys the new homepage that will be updated by the staff on a regular basis and the fresh upgrade to the forum software. Cheers and if you have any questions or concerns, let one of the staff know. Thanks for your patience and support!
Nadeem and the Autoforums Team
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