Can you say John Dingell?
Boy the media’s coverage of Toyota-gate has become almost laughable at times. Lately, the new angle is Toyota’s political friends in Washington.
“Some members of Congress have been such cheerleaders for Toyota that the public may wonder how they can act objectively as government watchdogs for auto safety and oversight.”
LOL! Wow. John [...]
The Cadillac Escalade hybrid
A few weeks ago GM announced development plans for a new line of smaller, more efficient electric motors that will first be used in GM’s dual mode hybrids. Today, all of GM’s dual mode hybrids are large trucks and SUVs, however, thanks to this reduction in motor size, GM will be able [...]
A good time to find a Prius deal?
According to some recent consumer data, Toyota Prius interest is on the rise, despite a recently acknowledged glitch in the regenerative braking system.
All new Prius hybrids sold today already come with the new software patch for the braking issue, so many are speculating that potential Prius buyers are [...]
Coming soon to a bridge near you?
In just 15 years Washington State could experience a $3.8 billion state budget shortfall because of a decline in gas tax revenues due to hybrid and electric vehicle adoption according to a new report. That means $3.8 billion less to pay for highway projects and to maintain infrastructure, and [...]
Next up, a cruise control glitch?
Over the last few days I’ve come across a few references to some problems that Steve Wozniak, Apple Co-Founder, has had with his latest Toyota Prius. This morning I finally read a story thanks to an e-mail from reader Steve.
Wozniak claims he can easily repeat a situation in cruise control [...]
Did Toyota act any differently than Ford?
So, Toyota knew there might be a glitch in their braking software for the 2010 Prius, but didn’t offer a software update to consumers because they weren’t sure it was really necessary since the brakes don’t actually fail. Thus, CNNMoney ran the headline, Prius brakes: Toyota knew, didn’t tell [...]
Same problem as the new Prius
Just like the new Toyota Prius, the Ford Fusion hybrid is in need of software update to fix a glitch in its braking system.
Much like the Prius, the Fusion hybrid can experience a lag, where it does not seem the brakes are working. However, as long as the driver keeps [...]
In need of a software tweak
Toyota has acknowledged that the third generation Prius needs a software update to prevent a braking lag that can occur on bumpy or slippery surfaces. According to Toyota, the lag lasts for less than a second, but the brakes will work as long as the driver keeps pushing down on [...]
Weak roofs are just one SUV design defect
Perhaps you’ve had enough recall news for the week? Well, forgive me then, but I’d just like to use the Toyota recall to demonstrate the silliness of American culture.
Today, foreign oil dependence is a hugely important talking point, and that’s it, it’s only a talking point. Nobody wants [...]
Nothing like a good old coal ash spill
President Obama and a bipartisan coalition of governors plan to use ‘clean’ coal – still an oxymoron today – and biofuels as key resources to ween America off foreign oil dependence according to a White House press release.
Ironically, however, cost-effective clean coal technologies simply do not exist. And, [...]
