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Wikileaks details how Toyota problems caused diplomatic strains with Tokyo

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Japan , Recalls , Toyota Toyota ‘s recent troubles weren’t merely issues for its customers, dealers, lawyers and bottom line – the repercussions also went all the way up through diplomatic channels. A series of cables posted by Wikileaks reveals that then-Transportation Minister Seiji Maehara asked that Toyota’s situation not cause “obstacles to trade.” The entreaties disallow bilateral trade to be affected by the Toyota recalls, and in the words of a Japanese cable to Washington, “For many GOJ (Government of Japan) bureaucrats and Japanese auto executives, any and all auto issues seem to trigger memories of bilateral trade friction in the 1980s and 90s.” That was when sectors like automobiles, agriculture, steel, textiles and market access were rich sources of friction, retaliation, treaties and new accusations. The U.S. position – beyond Ray LaHood’s occasional thundering – was also a desire not to return to dark international days as long as everyone realized “It is crucial for Toyota to stay ahead of the issue.” Wikileaks details how Toyota problems caused diplomatic strains with Tokyo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:01:00 EST.

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Toyota sued by Allstate over sudden-acceleration insurance claims

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Safety , Toyota Like every other automaker, Toyota is always looking to increase the safety of its vehicles, be it through investing millions of dollars towards R&D or incorporating new safety measures as standard equipment. It’s also working hard to fully restore its recently tarnished public image. Hurdles do keep popping up now and again, however, with the latest one has been placed by Allstate . According to the Los Angeles Times , the insurance company is seeking $3 million in compensation as a result of 270 claims of sudden acceleration

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Report: Toyota’s Daihatsu recalls over 500,000 minicars over… fading taillamps?

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Filed under: Budget , Japan , Recalls , Hatchback , Toyota , Daihatsu Daihatsu has announced plans to recalling over 500,000 vehicles in Japan due to taillight lenses that can fade over time. The lenses, originally orange, will bleach white with exposure to the sun, leading to a potential safety risk. As a result, Daihatsu is recalling a total of 435,423 Move hatchbacks built between 1995 and 2000, as well as 145,769 Mira models manufactured from 1998 to 2000. Both vehicles fall into Japans micro-car category and are powered by fuel-thrifty .66-liter engines.

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Official: Toyota recalling 1.1M Corolla and Matrix models over stalling fears *UPDATE

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Filed under: Sedan , Recalls , Safety , Hatchback , Toyota 2005-2008 Toyota Corolla/Matrix – Click above for high-res image gallery Toyota has been in the hot seat this year for its high-volume safety recalls, has issued yet another action that covers its 2005-2008 model year Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks. Approximately 1.13 million vehicles are affected by a problem which could cause the 1ZZ-FE 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine to stall. Three accidents have been reported thus far, though Toyota hasn’t confirmed that these incidents were indeed caused by this engine stalling issue. To fix this problem, Toyota will replace the engine control modules on the recalled vehicles starting in mid-September.

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U.S. intensifies investigation into Toyota Corolla stalling

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Filed under: Budget , Sedan , Government/Legal , Recalls , Hatchback , Toyota The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is intensifying its investigation into stalling Toyota Corolla models. According to the Associated Press, the agency has opened what it calls an engineering analysis into 1.8 million Corolla and Matrix models sold between 2005 and 2007. So far, NHTSA has received around 163 complaints about stalling in those vehicles, and the government seems to believe the problem may be due to a faulty coating on the vehicle’s circuit boards. It’s also possible that a crack could develop in a particular glass coating in the vehicle

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NHTSA: No evidence of electrical problems with Toyota

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Filed under: Government/Legal , Recalls , Safety , Toyota It appears that the Wall Street Journal was correct when it reported that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration had found that the majority of Toyota unintended acceleration claims was due to simple human error. Investigators with NHTSA have reviewed 58 cases of runaway Toyotas and found that in 35 instances, no brake was applied. That means in all likelihood, the driver may have stepped on the throttle instead. In the remainder of the cases, investigators attributed the company’s problem to throttles that were either trapped by floor mats or became stuck mechanically

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