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Old 03-09-2010, 03:57 PM   #1
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Toyota debunks one unintended acceleration

They produced the smae problem with Malibu, Fusion, 3 series, Outback too.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/toyota-d...n-webcast.html
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Old 03-09-2010, 04:09 PM   #2
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lol I think how they did can make any ECU controlled throttle car into wacky car.

but interesting article
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any links to the actual webcast? I'd like to see.
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http://www.caranddriver.com/features...tion-tech_dept

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...o/4347704.html

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car...vers-editorial

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...s/4345385.html

http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyl...211_986136.htm

http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyl...225_403524.htm

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