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Unintended Acceleration
After the unintended acceleration found in Toyota cars made the news, NPR chose to do a broader investigation of all car manufacturers. The research proved that all manufacturers had experienced some degree of acceleration issues in their cars as well.
Tags: Toyota; cars; car manufacturer; unintended acceleration; sudden acceleration
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"Wild Rides"
When the Toyota Prius broke onto the automobile scene, it quickly became wildly popular and well-known for being environmentally friendly. But the zippy, "green" car had a dark side. Owners complained of "unintended acceleration" that often caused wrecks. Despite complaints, Toyota ignored its customers and suggested the problem was caused by an unwieldy floor mat. Paul Knight investigates.
Tags: Toyota; Prius; unintended acceleration; floor mat; hybrid; green vehicle