Toyota to recall 3.8 million cars to replace pedal

Toyota has agreed to replace the accelerator pedal with a shorter one on 3.8 million cars sold in the United States as part of its biggest recall in history. Cars receiving the modification will include the Toyota Camry, the Toyota Avalon, the Lexus ES and the Lexus IS. Continue reading »
Posted: November 26th, 2009
at 10:31pm by The Editor
Tagged with Lexus ES, Lexus IS, recall, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry
Categories: Asian Cars
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Toyota recalling 3.8 million cars for floor mats

The NHTSA has alerted Lexus and Toyota owners about conditions that could cause the accelerator to get stuck in the fully-open position under certain conditions. The agency “strongly recommends” taking out removable floor mats on the driver’s side in certain models and not to replace them with any other mat, either from Toyota or any other brand. After numerous reported unintended-acceleration incidents, Toyota is now conducting a major recall on 3.8 million affected cars, but only in the United States. Continue reading »
Posted: September 30th, 2009
at 8:14am by The Editor
Tagged with Lexus ES, Lexus IS, recall, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry, toyota prius
Categories: Asian Cars
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Toyota releases 2010 Yaris, Avalon pricing

Toyota has announced MSRP pricing for the 2010 Avalon full-size sedan, Yaris subcompact, and other SUV models. The 2010 models will begin arriving at dealerships in August. Continue reading »
Posted: July 31st, 2009
at 10:28pm by The Editor
Tagged with Toyota Avalon, Toyota Yaris
Categories: Asian Cars
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