Toyota’s (NYSE:TM) recall nightmare just took a turn for the worst, after an internal document from 2009 indicated that employees celebrated saving the automaker over 0 million by convincing regulators to cease its investigation launched in 2007 over acceleration complaints with a cheap floormat recall for only 55000 vehicles. The presentation, which was dated July 6th, 2009, was listed among “Wins for Toyota Safety Group” was the decision by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to permit Toyota to get off by only recalling 55000 Lexus ES and Camry vehicles in response to sudden acceleration.
I just came across the 70 mpg Prius and think it’s pretty cool. Total cost is about K, but you get a tax break and can drive in the car pool lane. Would you buy one if gas hits per gallon?
Here it is: http://video.aol.com/video-detail/solar-powered-toyota-prius-news-feature-70-mpg/1534796064
Jim…you make sense. I don’t drive enough, so a Prius wouldn’t help me much as much as some others.
Ralph…yes the "import piece of crap" makes no sense. Most of Ford, GM, and Chrysler has their parts made in foreign countries, but are only assembled in the US. Honda, Toyota, and Hyundai all have plants in the US. I buy American as much as I can, but I will not spend thousands on an inferior product. The Asian cars are better right now. Toyota sales is increasing, while Ford, GM, and Chrysler is decreasing. There’s a reason why.
Jessica….I’ve never heard that a Prius is more harmful. I’ve heard the opposite. But I agree that hydrogen fuel vehicles would be the best. They have them in Europe, but the fuel is hard to get. That would be the best.
Bullet…I seen a smart car, and would consider buying one to tote around in IF I drove more. But the Prius is much larger and safer. So, if I kept my midsize, the smart car might be a good choice.
Wayne….I agree that the Prius is not the best looking car. But gas will likely hit . For many people who drive 2K miles or more per month, that can be 0 per month gas bill. At some point, looks becomes secondary.
Gruz…watch the video. We are talking about the solar Prius. 70 mpg.
The people of a Northern Kentucky town that hosts Toyota’s biggest US plant speak about the carmaker and look ahead at its future. Russ Mitchell reports.
Jeffrey Brown speaks with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood about the investigation into Toyota’s recalls of more than 12 million vehicles after thousands of drivers complained of unintended acceleration.
