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#16085 of 16274 Prius boss becomes Chairman by ateixeira

Jan 23, 2013 (11:14 am)

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/01/ev-sceptic-to-become-chairman-at-toyota- /

#16086 of 16274 New Tundra will debut in Chicago by ateixeira

Jan 25, 2013 (9:40 am)

The redesigned, third-generation Tundra is expected to go on sale this spring and will become the third revamped big pickup planned by automakers for the 2014 model year.
 
Read more: http://www.autonews.com/article/20130124/OEM04/130129942#ixzz2J0ReZMWo
 
The last one suffered some cost cutting, let's see if they re-content this one. Their redesigns have been hit or miss.

#16087 of 16274 From the SO-ain't-happening Bin. by ateixeira

Jan 25, 2013 (9:43 am)

The companies will embark on a feasibility study to define a joint platform concept for a mid-sized sports vehicle. They aim to complete the study by the end of 2013
 
Read more: http://www.autonews.com/article/20130124/COPY01/301249834#ixzz2J0SLdRVv
 
With the FT a bit hit, why not use the WRX platform?
 
I don't think Toyota has used a longitudinal layout since....what, the Supra?

#16088 of 16274 3,235 cars recalled by ateixeira

Jan 29, 2013 (12:21 pm)

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/28/toyota-recalls-slew-of-models-for-possible-ai- rbag-calibration-de/
 
Odd, happened when some port installed options were added, it seems.
 
These were vehicles installed with accessories like leather seat covers and headrest DVD systems by Southeast Toyota Distributors

#16089 of 16274 Re: 3,235 cars recalled [ateixeira] by steve_ HOST

Jan 30, 2013 (6:57 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 29, 2013 12:21 pm)
I thought I had misheard the radio story earlier when you posted about the "slew of recalls".
 
This is a slew:
 
Toyota recalls 1.3 million vehicles for air bags, wipers (Detroit News)

#16090 of 16274 Re: 3,235 cars recalled [steve_] by ateixeira

Jan 30, 2013 (7:28 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jan 30, 2013 6:57 am)
WTOP radio just announced that this morning.

#16091 of 16274 Re: 3,235 cars recalled [steve_] by imidazol97

Jan 30, 2013 (7:32 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jan 30, 2013 6:57 am)
From the article:
"
t's the fourth time since 2010 that Toyota has paid the maximum allowable fine for delaying recalls. In 2010, Toyota paid $48.8 million in civil penalties for failing to recall millions of vehicles, in three separate campaigns, in a timely manner. Toyota said it will restructure its organization to consolidate responsibility for quality assurance and review of safety-related issues in the United States. It did not admit any wrongdoing."
 
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130130/AUTO0104/301300365#ixzz2JTA0JPCh
 
Is it working?
 

#16092 of 16274 Re: 3,235 cars recalled [imidazol97] by ateixeira

Jan 30, 2013 (9:05 am)

Replying to: imidazol97 (Jan 30, 2013 7:32 am)
using the same chip that was used in Chrysler Jeep Liberty SUVs that were under investigation
 

#16093 of 16274 FYI for the import bashers.... by ateixeira

Jan 30, 2013 (9:12 am)

Kemet (an American company specializing in capacitor products) supplies the sub-capacitors to TRW Automotive (based in Michigan).
 
Funny how The Detroit News left that out. What happened to balanced reporting? Maybe because TRW is based in their home state?
 
CTS, Dana, Kemet/TRW...I see a pattern here.

#16094 of 16274 Top Buzz Improver by ateixeira

Jan 30, 2013 (2:43 pm)

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