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US Vs Toyota
For years, Japanese auto giant Toyota enjoyed a reputation as a builder of reliable vehicles. The public view of Toyota's cars were that they were more reliable, and more fuel efficient than American-Owned auto makers GM and Ford.
Now Toyota finds themselves under attack in the US over safety issues.
Things do not look good.
But, is it really public safety concerns driving this hunt, or is it something else?
Greed?
Conflicts of interest between the government owned and unionized GM and the senators and representatives they own remain hanging as Congress investigates foriegn owned and non-union Toyota.
What is known is this.
* There are legitimate questions concerning Toyota not handing over all information requested of it.
* They have issued a huge recall and are looking for fixes.
* The number of actual injury and deaths attributed to these issues (54) is low, and far less than the number of deaths per day in auto accidents. (100 people on average die each day in the US in car accidents)
Toyota's still seem to be safe vehicles, at least, if you believe the folks at Edmunds.
If you own a Toyota, what should you do? Check with your local dealership for information on recalls for your model, and get the work done as soon as possible. In fact, all car owners should do this as every brand has issues and recalls. People are going on about an 8.5 million vehicle recall here, but GM and Ford both have about the same amount of cars under recall for various issues. So be informed and get your transport fixed.
Now Toyota finds themselves under attack in the US over safety issues.
Things do not look good.
Quote:
| Former Toyota Lawyer Turns Whistleblower Attorney claims automaker hid safety concerns from public |
Greed?
Conflicts of interest between the government owned and unionized GM and the senators and representatives they own remain hanging as Congress investigates foriegn owned and non-union Toyota.
Quote:
| GM Using Taxpayer Money to Prey on Toyota ? Chairman of Toyota National Dealer Council thinks competitor is out of line |
What is known is this.
* There are legitimate questions concerning Toyota not handing over all information requested of it.
* They have issued a huge recall and are looking for fixes.
* The number of actual injury and deaths attributed to these issues (54) is low, and far less than the number of deaths per day in auto accidents. (100 people on average die each day in the US in car accidents)
Toyota's still seem to be safe vehicles, at least, if you believe the folks at Edmunds.
If you own a Toyota, what should you do? Check with your local dealership for information on recalls for your model, and get the work done as soon as possible. In fact, all car owners should do this as every brand has issues and recalls. People are going on about an 8.5 million vehicle recall here, but GM and Ford both have about the same amount of cars under recall for various issues. So be informed and get your transport fixed.
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