Toyota recalls and related issues: BusinessWeek-Media owes Toyota an apology
#1096
Lexus Connoisseur
I saw a patient today who stated that because she is pregnant her husband traded her Prius for a civic hybrid to be totally safe. I can respect that. I wouldnt take a chance with my wife and our unborn child . My wifes in an Acura TL so no need to worry about recall drama
Bottom line Toyota is screwed. We all thought this was going to blow over soon and it just keeps getting worse.God help them if Lexus is affected
Bottom line Toyota is screwed. We all thought this was going to blow over soon and it just keeps getting worse.God help them if Lexus is affected
#1097
Pole Position
I would gladly take Jim Sikes Toyota Prius and drive it Down Pikes Peke with my entire family on board. That's how confident I am that these issues are complete hogwash.
#1100
Lexus Test Driver
front page of cnn today "Toyota's whistle blower"
people are coming out in full farce
http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010...n_bin&hpt=Sbin
people are coming out in full farce
http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010...n_bin&hpt=Sbin
#1101
Racer
iTrader: (3)
It’s really sad to see all this snowball from what should've been two simple, but ill-timed, recalls. Toyota has really tripped itself up, falling into the perfect storm here, and though I don't believe there is any significant fault on their part, I do believe their PR has been a disaster.
Though it’s not at all new, it's sad to see just how easily the American public is manipulated, to the point where they literally reinforce the concept of perception becoming reality. If only these people had the same motivation to better inform themselves, we'd be in a much better situation, today. Driving has become far too passive an activity, and there has been next to no legislation pushed to address this very real issue; instead, toleration of poor driver habits becomes entertained, by instead forcing such mechanisms as stability control and tire pressure sensors on all cars, by way of the car makes. This isn't a proper substitute for an attentive/informed driver.
As pilots of these vehicles, it’s a shame there is no significant demand for better/relevant training, especially when a true fix for these issues should also involve a reevaluation of license testing (including retesting), and education on vehicle function, alongside any demands for auto-makes to address safety. This growing idea that driving is the best time to multi-task or handle other business, as opposed to staying focused and responsible, is the real root of the problem. Couple this with simply bad judgment on part of many drivers (more difficult to fix), and its a situation that’s only going to get worse.
This problem is bigger than Toyota...they, by themselves, can't change the American consciousness.
Though it’s not at all new, it's sad to see just how easily the American public is manipulated, to the point where they literally reinforce the concept of perception becoming reality. If only these people had the same motivation to better inform themselves, we'd be in a much better situation, today. Driving has become far too passive an activity, and there has been next to no legislation pushed to address this very real issue; instead, toleration of poor driver habits becomes entertained, by instead forcing such mechanisms as stability control and tire pressure sensors on all cars, by way of the car makes. This isn't a proper substitute for an attentive/informed driver.
As pilots of these vehicles, it’s a shame there is no significant demand for better/relevant training, especially when a true fix for these issues should also involve a reevaluation of license testing (including retesting), and education on vehicle function, alongside any demands for auto-makes to address safety. This growing idea that driving is the best time to multi-task or handle other business, as opposed to staying focused and responsible, is the real root of the problem. Couple this with simply bad judgment on part of many drivers (more difficult to fix), and its a situation that’s only going to get worse.
This problem is bigger than Toyota...they, by themselves, can't change the American consciousness.
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#1103
Lexus Connoisseur
Hate to say it, but most of our American society are followers. Monkey see, monkey do.
#1105
front page of cnn today "Toyota's whistle blower"
people are coming out in full farce
http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010...n_bin&hpt=Sbin
people are coming out in full farce
http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2010...n_bin&hpt=Sbin
#1106
Moderator
Agreed...sheeple??...when the media go tells the public to get a swine flue shot everyone and their whole family goes and does it...people need to think for themselves and don't believe everything your hear and believe half of what you see...
#1110
Moderator
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I saw a patient today who stated that because she is pregnant her husband traded her Prius for a civic hybrid to be totally safe. I can respect that. I wouldnt take a chance with my wife and our unborn child . My wifes in an Acura TL so no need to worry about recall drama
As a matter of fact, for the sake of her unborn child, a hybrid might not be that safe at all considering the electromagnetic energy emitted causing a disruption to the developing fetal cell
She should've gone for a minivan like I did