In addition to the $16.4 million fine regulators want to slap on Toyota, regulators are looking at a second fine for failing to alert them in a timely manner on sticking pedal flaw that might lead to unintended acceleration.View full post on AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
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Written by admin on April 12th, 2010
Written by admin on March 30th, 2010
The recent vehicle recalls by Toyota and subsequent Congressional hearings have exposed a glaring problem at the industry's primary federal regulator. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has only two engineers to investigate problems with vehicle electronic systems, and the last time the regulations were updated was in 1995. The ...
Written by admin on March 19th, 2010
Fighting back against recent incidents reported, Toyota investigators are using the event data recorder from the Prius that crashed in New York to determine engine speed and pedal position in an effort to find out if the vehicle was working properly at the time of the crash.View full post on ...
Written by admin on March 16th, 2010
The 'runaway' Toyota Prius driven by James Sikes continues to be a mystery. The NHTSA continues to investigate buy cannot explain away the incident as unintended acceleration. As the mystery deepens, Toyota schedules a press conference on the incident.View full post on AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Written by admin on March 10th, 2010
While it isn't illegal, the Post analysis shows that about 33 NHTSA and Department of Transportation former staffers left those positions and later hired onto automakers as lawyers, consultants and lobbyists. Should we be concerned?View full post on AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Written by admin on March 1st, 2010
The NHTSA bought a 2006 Lexus ES350 formerly owned by Rhonda (who testified on her harrowing experience) and Eddie Smith. The vehicle will be thoroughly studied by the agency while the House panel studies troubling new documents.View full post on AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Written by admin on March 1st, 2010
If Congress blocks the EPA from limiting greenhouse gases, it will probably cost automakers more, says the NHTSA (working with EPA on finalizing standards by April 1) and create more confusion as several states will go forward with their own rules.View full post on AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Written by admin on February 23rd, 2010
The NHTSA will also be questioned in coming weeks on Capitol Hill. Documents show Chevy Cobalt steering complaints outnumber Corolla 1,157 to 84 2005-2010, appear to be far more serious and only now being addressed. Senate hearing set for March 2.View full post on AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Written by admin on February 16th, 2010
The NHTSA was stymied since 2003 in attempting to get safety information from Toyota but failed to use subpoena power even once. Congress and outside safety experts are now questioning if NHTSA hasn't gotten too close to automakers and are failing to remember that consumers are their customers.View full ...
Written by admin on February 8th, 2010
Perhaps feeling a little stung by the Toyota controversy, NHTSA may take a tougher stance and act more quickly on vehicle recalls. NHTSA is considering civil penalties against Toyota at a time when Congress will be grilling the agency in committee hearings.View full post on AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry ...