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NewsDecember 16, 2013

Toyota Seeks Settlement of Acceleration Lawsuits

Most of the unintended-acceleration cases have been consolidated in California. Toyota's shift in legal strategy follows an Oklahoma jury verdict in October.

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NewsOctober 11, 2013

Toyota Wins Unintended Acceleration Bellweather Trial

Toyota won an unintended acceleration case in Superior Court in Los Angeles, as a jury rejected claims that a 2006 Camry involved in a fatal accident was defective because it lacked a brake override system.

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NewsApril 30, 2013

Subaru Recalling 2014-MY Foresters

Floor mats in these vehicles might curl and interfere with the clutch, brake and accelerator pedals, posing a safety risk.

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NewsJanuary 1, 2013

Fleet Safety Tip of the Week: Driver Floor Mat Installation

The replacement or installation of a driver floor mat is a task that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Here are some safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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NewsDecember 27, 2012

Toyota Settles Litigation Related to Unintended Acceleration Events

NEW YORK – The automaker is paying a one-time $1.1 billion pre-tax charge against earnings and, if the settlement is approved, will set up a new customer support program.

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NewsJuly 30, 2012

Ford Recalling MY 2001-2004 Escapes

WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co. is recalling 423,634 2001-2004 model-year Ford Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control to address the risk of a stuck throttle.

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NewsJuly 30, 2012

NHTSA Defends Handling of Investigation of Toyota Vehicle Unintended Acceleration Events

WASHINGTON - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Administrator David Strickland defended the organization's investigation of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles in response to a letter from Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa).

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NewsJuly 1, 2012

Toyota Recalling 154,000 Lexus SUVs

WASHINGTON – Toyota is recalling about 154,000 2010 model-year Lexus RX 350 and Lexus RX 450h vehicles to address the risk of the accelerator pedal getting stuck or entrapped by a loose or incompatible floor mat.

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NewsMay 3, 2012

Hyundai Adding Brake Throttle Override in Advance of Possible Government Mandate

COSTA MESA, CA – Hyundai announced it will add brake pedal throttle override technology to all of its U.S. Hyundai models, starting with May production.

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NewsApril 12, 2012

NHTSA Proposes ‘Brake-Throttle Override’ Regulation to Prevent Unintended Acceleration Incidents

WASHINGTON - The change proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is designed to reduce the risk of high-speed unintended acceleration and prevent crashes due to a stuck, or trapped, accelerator pedal.

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