Federal regulators said they had received 10 reports of vehicles accelerating unexpectedly after being repaired.
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Acceleration Incidents Cited on Repaired Toyotas
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U.S. May Set Rule Requiring Brake Override System on Cars
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010The system would be meant to prevent acceleration episodes like those that have led to the recall of millions of Toyotas, the Transportation secretary said on Tuesday.
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U.S. May Set Rule Requiring Brake Override System on Cars
U.S. Considers Brake Override System on All Cars
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010The Obama administration is considering requiring the move to prevent sudden acceleration episodes like those that have led to the recall of millions of Toyotas.
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U.S. Considers Brake Override System on All Cars
In G.M. Sales, Signs of Some Gains From Toyota’s Woes
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010American carmakers may have been unable to take full advantage of the Toyota recalls because snowstorms kept consumers away.
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In G.M. Sales, Signs of Some Gains From Toyota’s Woes
Growing Criticism of Toyota Feeds Fears of Antagonism Toward Japan
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Some press commentary in Japan has said Toyota was being unfairly punished by an administration eager to bolster the fortunes of the Detroit carmakers.
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Toyota Accused of Withholding Data
Saturday, February 27th, 2010In letter to Toyota, Representative Edolphus Towns is seeking more details on a database of vehicle design and testing information.
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Toyota Accused of Withholding Data
Toyota’s President to Take ‘Full Responsibility’
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010In a prepared statement, Akio Toyoda assured lawmakers that the carmaker is moving to fix the problems and regain the trust of consumers.
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Toyota’s President to Take ‘Full Responsibility’
Toyota Sees Growing Anger From Suppliers in Japan
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Once reflexively loyal, Toyota’s suppliers are now increasingly critical of the company, which has come to represent the rendering of Japan’s social contract.
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Toyota Official Says Recall May Not Fully Solve Safety Problem
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010An executive told a House committee Toyota’s recall might “not totally” solve the problem of unintended acceleration in its vehicles.
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Toyota Official Says Recall May Not Fully Solve Safety Problem
Lawmakers’ Ties to Toyota Questioned at Start of Inquiries
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010Watchdog groups are questioning whether deep financial and personal connections between U.S. lawmakers and Toyota could taint inquiries.
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Lawmakers’ Ties to Toyota Questioned at Start of Inquiries