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Toyota to cut Prius output on slowing sales-source – Reuters
T) is slashing its output of the Prius hybrid model by 10 percent starting this month due to a slowdown in sales from a peak last year, a source at a group …

Man at Wheel of ‘Out-of-Control’ Prius Has Troubled Financial Past – FOXNews
AP March 9: James Sikes talks about his experiences in his Toyota Prius during a news conference held at Toyota of El Cajon in El Cajon, Calif. …

FHP: 2 killed when tree hits Prius – MiamiHerald.com
Authorities say two men were killed in Franklin County when a tree fell on their Toyota Prius. The Florida Highway Patrol says 57-year-old David T. …

Toyota engineer to assist probe of NY Prius crash – The Associated Press
HARRISON, NY — Police say Toyota is sending an engineer to help investigate a suburban New York accident in which the driver said her Prius accelerated on …

Chevy Volt takes aim at the Prius with SXSW marketing blitz – Tainted Green
Their push towards smartphone integration and social media couldn't have better timing considering the problems Toyota is facing with the Prius. …

Did Driver Fake the Runaway Prius– – Daily Beast
However, the veracity of the story has been called into question as investigators were unable to make the Prius speed out of control as the driver had. …

Toyota Prius Owners Hanging In – ABC News
A row of Toyota Prius cars sits on the lot at Toyota of El Cajon, March 9, 2010, in El Cajon, Calif. Rick Nosic and his wife bought a Prius in 2004, …

US APNewsAlert – The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Government cannot explain high-speed acceleration incident involving Toyota Prius in Calif.

“My Prius Went Wild!” Guy Is The New Balloon Boy – The Business Insider
Like Richard Heene, father of the now-infamous "balloon boy," Jim Sikes, the financially-strapped runaway Prius driver, stepped eagerly into the spotlight …

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Death by Prius! watch!
As a owner of a 2008 Prius, I’m none too happy with Toyota’s handling of the current problems with their cars….

Runaway Prius story more fiction than fact
But the news conference alone makes it clear Sikes– story didn–t wash. Journalism schools are supposed to teach that skepticism is paramount. –If your mother says it, check it out,– goes the adage. Yet comments on websites across the country reveal that practically everyone thought the Prius incident was a hoax — though they couldn–t prove it — exc

Lawyer rebuts doubts about runaway Prius driver (AP)
AP – The mystery surrounding a Toyota Prius whose driver reported a stuck accelerator deepened Sunday as the motorist’s attorney dismissed a congressional memo…

Runaway Prius Gets Technical Review, Results Not Good
Could the most publicized guy with the out of control Toyota Prius become the next idiot to gamble with his 15 minutes of fame by lying about his vehicle–

Investigators can’t replicate speeding Prius (hear 911 call)
Investigators can–t replicate speeding Prius after driver reports sticking gas pedal, hear 911 call A Toyota Prius driver claims his car sped out of control on a California freeway Monday, due to a sticking gas pedal. Investigators with the –

Testing didn’t duplicate sticky gas pedal on man’s Prius
Technicians who tested a Toyota Prius after its owner claimed its gas pedal stuck were unable to recreate the same condition, according to a draft congressional memo obtained Sunday by CNN.

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Prius Recall: Runaway Prius Story Of Owner James Sikes’ Questioned In New Report
SAN DIEGO — Investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government were unable to make a Toyota Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a California freeway, according to a memorandum obtained Saturday by The Associated Press that a congressional spokesman says casts doubt on the driver’s story. James Sikes, 61, called 911 on Monday to report losing control of his Prius as the hybrid reached speeds of 94 mph. A California Highway Patrol officer helped Sikes bring the vehicle to a safe stop on Interstate 8 near San Diego. Federal and Toyota investigators who examined and test drove the car could not replicate the problems Sikes said he encountered, the memo said. The findings raise questions about “the credibility of Mr. Sikes’ reporting of events,” said Kurt Bardella, a spokesman for California Rep. Darrell Issa, the top Republican on the House Oversight Committee that is looking into the incident. Sikes could not be reached to comment. However, his wife, Patty Sikes, said he stands by his story. “Everyone can just leave us alone,” she said.

Runaway Prius: CHP Help Prius With Stuck Accelerator Come To Stop (VIDEO)
EL CAJON, Calif. — A California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on Monday after the car’s accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, the CHP said. Prius driver James Sikes called 911 about 1:30 p.m. after accelerating to pass another vehicle on Interstate 8 near La Posta and finding that he could not control his car, the CHP said. “I pushed the gas pedal to pass a car and it did something kind of funny… it jumped and it just stuck there,” the 61-year-old driver said at a news conference. “As it was going, I was trying the brakes…it wasn’t stopping, it wasn’t doing anything and it just kept speeding up,” Sikes said, adding he could smell the brakes burning he was pressing the pedal so hard. A patrol car pulled alongside the Prius and officers told Sikes over a loudspeaker to push the brake pedal to the floor and apply the emergency brake. “They also got it going on a steep upgrade,” said Officer Jesse Udovich. “Between those three things, they got it to slow down.” After the car decelerated to about 50 mph, Sikes turned off the engine and coasted to a halt. The officer then maneuvered his car in front of the Prius as a precautionary block, Udovich said. In a statement, Toyota said it has dispatched a field technical specialist to San Diego to investigate the incident. Toyota has recalled some 8.5 million vehicles worldwide – more than 6 million in the United States – since last fall because of acceleration problems in multiple models and braking issues in the Prius. Toyota owners have complained of their vehicles speeding out of control despite efforts to slow down, sometimes resulting in deadly crashes.

Calif. County Files Suit Over Toyota Defects- ‘Out-of-Control’ Prius Driver Has Troubled Past- Toyota ‘Mystified’ by Calif. Runaway Prius Case
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Views Split On Calif Runaway Prius Driver’s Story
CA police help slow runaway Toyota Prius to stop.

Runaway Prius the New ‘Balloon Boy–’
Mystery surrounding driver who reported stuck gas pedal deepens as attorney fights back at Congressional memo• Wear on Runaway Prius Brakes Raises Questions.

Doubts Persist on Runaway Prius Story
But Calif. Man’s Attorney Says Congressional Memo Does Not Undermine Client’s Version of Events.

Lawyer Rebuts Doubts About Runaway Prius Driver
CA police help slow runaway Toyota Prius to stop.

Lawyer Refutes Doubts About Runaway Prius Driver
CA police help slow runaway Toyota Prius to stop.

Memo: Testing didn’t duplicate sticky gas pedal on man’s Prius
Technicians who tested a Toyota Prius after its owner claimed its gas pedal stuck were unable to recreate the same condition, according to a draft congressional memo obtained Sunday by CNN..

Probe Fails to Duplicate California Prius Tale
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• Gov’t says it cannot explain runaway Prius http://bit.ly/c1i3BN
• Views split on Calif runaway Prius driver’s story (AP)http://bit.ly/9swMOJ
• RT @BreakingNews: Government cannot explain high-speed
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• RT @BreakingNews: Government cannot explain high-speed acceleration incident involving Toyota Prius in Calif. – AP
• NHTSA Can’t Explain Runaway Prius Either [Toyota Recall] – Confirming the congressional memo we shared yesterday qu… http://ow.ly/16O2vO

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Driver: My Prius took me for a ride – CNN.com
(CNN) — The driver of a Toyota Prius says he was taken on a wild ride Monday after the car’s accelerator became stuck, reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph on a winding, hilly portion of a southern California interstate.

Police Help Halt Runaway Prius – WSJ.com
California Highway Patrol helps halt runaway Prius … I didn’t even know that a Prius could reach 94 mph … @WSJ: http://bit.ly/cXzpIk

Did Bankrupt Runaway Prius Driver Fake “Unintended Acceleration–” – Toyota Recall – Jalopnik
I don’t know how you folks (or this broke Californian) think law suits work, but in order to recover LOTS of money ($700K, or whatever) you have to show damages. Since no one was injured here, there would likely be some small settlement for his mental anguish (if shown) and little else. GaryMyMan

I am not afraid of my Toyota Prius | Washington Examiner
I am not afraid of my Toyota Prius | Washington Examiner: http://bit.ly/cGvSBF via @addthis #TCOT #SGP #RIGHT #RNC #TOYOTA #CARS #AUTOS

Prius with stuck accelerator glides to safe stop – Yahoo! News
I thought only SUVs did this kind of thing…. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_runaway_prius

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Toyota engineer to assist probe of NY Prius crash – The Associated Press
HARRISON, NY — Police say Toyota is sending an engineer to help investigate a suburban New York accident in which the driver said her Prius accelerated on …

“My Prius Went Wild!” Guy Is The New Balloon Boy – The Business Insider
Like Richard Heene, father of the now-infamous "balloon boy," Jim Sikes, the financially-strapped runaway Prius driver, stepped eagerly into the spotlight …

Toyota Prius Vehicle Throttle and Brake Systems: Myth VS. Fact – PaddockTalk
Myth: The brake system on my Toyota Prius is not able to stop the car at speed with a wide-open throttle condition. Fact: The brake system on each Toyota …

Toyota Prius hits the skids as Hollywood favours new wheels – Times Online
WHEN Harrison Ford arrived at the Oscars with his sweetheart Calista Flockhart in a Toyota Prius eight years ago, the green car instantly became Hollywood's …

SNL’s Toyota Prius Commercial Is Out Of Control – Mediaite.com
… on with the week's news cycle, the faux-commercial after Saturday Night Live's cold open with Eric Massa tonight happened to be for a Toyota Prius. …

Couple’s baby dies while they raise virtual child – Boston Globe (blog)
Kim Yoo-chul, 41, and his partner Choi Mi-sun, 25, both of whom were unemployed, immersed themselves in a role-playing game called Prius Online, …

US APNewsAlert – The Associated Press
SAN DIEGO — Congressional spokesman says investigation of runaway Prius casts doubt on driver's story. .

‘Consumer Reports’ still likes Prius as top eco-friendly car – USA Today
By Kazuhiro Nogi, AFP/Getty Images Toyota Motor's Prius retained its title as Consumer Reports magazine's top pick for eco-friendly vehicle two weeks after …

Toyota: To Brief On Prius Recall Progress Feb 17 – Wall Street Journal
Company president Akio Toyoda will report on "progress in the Prius-related recalls and measures for quality control" at the news conference, a spokeswoman …

Twitter Activity Snapshot for Prius

• LMAO at the SNL Toyota Prius commercial. Hahaha
• And now SNL has jumped the shark tank……that Prius bit was REALLY in bad taste
• I knew SNL would do a skit on the Prius… lmfao!
• Report: Probe questions driver’s account of Prius (AP)http://bit.ly/cI7ymM
• Report: Probe questions account of runaway Prius (AP)http://bit.ly/cI7ymM
• Probe questions account of runaway Prius (AP)http://bit.ly/9xH44J
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• APNewsBreak: Probe questions runaway Prius story (AP)http://bit.ly/bYS6iH
• #Prius Forum Thread | Problem unlocking and starting car. thought it was battery but…..: This is the first bit of http://bit.ly/d7Y7hP
• RT @staronline: Investigators unable to speed Prius out of control http://bit.ly/aPvjIM
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• http://twitpic.com/18iefk – @frymysquid This is proof there’s Prius in KL from @alphadm
• RT @CBSnews: Runaway Prius Probe Can’t Verify Story | Congressional Spokesman Says Investigation’s Findings Casts Doubt on Driver http://bit.ly/c1Hhl7
• APNewsBreak: Probe questions runaway Prius story. http://nxy.in/qmlb8

Prius: Breaking News

Prius Recall: Runaway Prius Story Of Owner James Sikes’ Questioned In New Report
SAN DIEGO — Investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government were unable to make a Toyota Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a California freeway, according to a memorandum obtained Saturday by The Associated Press that a congressional spokesman says casts doubt on the driver’s story. James Sikes, 61, called 911 on Monday to report losing control of his Prius as the hybrid reached speeds of 94 mph. A California Highway Patrol officer helped Sikes bring the vehicle to a safe stop on Interstate 8 near San Diego. Federal and Toyota investigators who examined and test drove the car could not replicate the problems Sikes said he encountered, the memo said. The findings raise questions about “the credibility of Mr. Sikes’ reporting of events,” said Kurt Bardella, a spokesman for California Rep. Darrell Issa, the top Republican on the House Oversight Committee that is looking into the incident. Sikes could not be reached to comment. However, his wife, Patty Sikes, said he stands by his story. “Everyone can just leave us alone,” she said.

Runaway Prius: CHP Help Prius With Stuck Accelerator Come To Stop (VIDEO)
EL CAJON, Calif. — A California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on Monday after the car’s accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, the CHP said. Prius driver James Sikes called 911 about 1:30 p.m. after accelerating to pass another vehicle on Interstate 8 near La Posta and finding that he could not control his car, the CHP said. “I pushed the gas pedal to pass a car and it did something kind of funny… it jumped and it just stuck there,” the 61-year-old driver said at a news conference. “As it was going, I was trying the brakes…it wasn’t stopping, it wasn’t doing anything and it just kept speeding up,” Sikes said, adding he could smell the brakes burning he was pressing the pedal so hard. A patrol car pulled alongside the Prius and officers told Sikes over a loudspeaker to push the brake pedal to the floor and apply the emergency brake. “They also got it going on a steep upgrade,” said Officer Jesse Udovich. “Between those three things, they got it to slow down.” After the car decelerated to about 50 mph, Sikes turned off the engine and coasted to a halt. The officer then maneuvered his car in front of the Prius as a precautionary block, Udovich said. In a statement, Toyota said it has dispatched a field technical specialist to San Diego to investigate the incident. Toyota has recalled some 8.5 million vehicles worldwide – more than 6 million in the United States – since last fall because of acceleration problems in multiple models and braking issues in the Prius. Toyota owners have complained of their vehicles speeding out of control despite efforts to slow down, sometimes resulting in deadly crashes.

Calif. County Files Suit Over Toyota Defects- ‘Out-of-Control’ Prius Driver Has Troubled Past- Toyota ‘Mystified’ by Calif. Runaway Prius Case
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APNewsBreak: Probe Questions Runaway Prius Story
CA police help slow runaway Toyota Prius to stop.

Runaway Prius Probe Can’t Verify Story
Congressional Spokesman Says Investigation’s Findings Casts Doubt on Calif. Driver’s Harrowing Tale.

Questions arise over story of runaway Prius
Investigators with Toyota and the federal government were unable to make a Toyota Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a freeway, according to a memo..

Probe Questions Account of Runaway Prius
APNewsBreak: Probe raises questions about driver’s description of runaway Prius in Calif..

Probe Questions Account Of Runaway Prius
Probe questions account of runaway Prius.

Prius Probe Contradicts Driver’s Tale
Pattern of wear on runaway Prius brakes reportedly indicates they weren’t applied at full force at high speeds.

Report: Questions on story of runaway Prius
Investigators probing a high-speed incident on a California freeway involving a Toyota Prius didn’t find expected brake wear, the Wall Street Journal reports..

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SNL–s Toyota Prius Commercial Is Out Of Control
And continuing on with the week’s news cycle, the faux-commercial after Saturday Night Live’s cold open with Eric Massa tonight happened to be for a Toyota Prius. You could probably guess where this is headed (at 90 mph)…

Runaway Prius Probe Can’t Verify Story – CBS News
Congressional Spokesman Says Investigation’s Findings Casts Doubt on Calif. Driver’s Harrowing Tale

Probe questions runaway Prius story
Investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government were unable to make a Toyota Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a California freeway. Doubts cast on the credibility of Mr. Sikes’ reporting of events.

‘Runaway Prius’ Driver’s Frantic 911 Call (Video) watch!
Listen in as Jim Sikes rings for emergency help while his seemingly faulty Toyota goes out of control on a San Diego…

Is The Man In The Runaway Prius The New –Balloon Boy—-
Thank God for the 24 hour news-cycle, without which we would never be able to dig into every public interest story until we hit scandal gold. Like the case of James Sikes, the man behind the wheel of the out-of-control Prius from Monday, and who it is now being reported may not have been as innocent as he seemed when his car’s accelerator jammed…

Let’s see how easy it was to stop a runaway Prius watch!
The story of a –runaway– Toyota Prius on a Southern California interstate Monday has since raised a lot of…

Could Runaway Prius Have Been Faked– Toyota Pittsburgh
Yesterday we told you about doubts Edmunds Inside Line raised about a California man who claimed his Prius had raced out of control. Today, more people are looking into the story. Jalopnik thinks James Sikes, the man in the incident, may have had a motive: James Sikes, the San Diego runaway Toyota Prius driver, filed for bankruptcy.

Did Toyota Prius Driver Fake Unintended Acceleration–
Did the driver of a crashed Toyota Prius fake his unintended acceleration claims– Listen to his 911 call. Read about his debt situation. See if people believe him or not.

Raw Video Stuck Accelerator Toyota Prius watch!
Amazing Video about Stuck Accelerator pedal in a 2010 Prius

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Driver: My Prius took me for a ride – CNN.com
(CNN) — The driver of a Toyota Prius says he was taken on a wild ride Monday after the car’s accelerator became stuck, reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph on a winding, hilly portion of a southern California interstate.

Police Help Halt Runaway Prius – WSJ.com
California Highway Patrol helps halt runaway Prius … I didn’t even know that a Prius could reach 94 mph … @WSJ: http://bit.ly/cXzpIk

Prius with stuck accelerator glides to safe stop – Yahoo! News
I thought only SUVs did this kind of thing…. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_runaway_prius

Another Prius speeds out of control, N.Y. police say | freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Another Prius speeds out of control, hits stone wall http://bit.ly/cq5ii1

Runaway Prius Needed Help to Stop: CHP | NBC San Diego
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News Activity for Prius

Prius with stuck accelerator glides to safe stop – Yahoo! News
I thought only SUVs did this kind of thing…. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_runaway_prius

Runaway Prius Needed Help to Stop: CHP | NBC San Diego
Runaway Prius Needed Help to Stop: CHP: CHP officers say their patrol car acted as a brake for a Toyota Prius with… http://bit.ly/8XVuF2

Runaway Prius hits 90 mph before stopping with aid of CHP – latimes.com
Runaway Prius hits 90 mph before stopping with aid of CHP: The cellphone call came about 1:30 pm from the driver o… http://bit.ly/azBNWJ

Out-of-Control Prius Stopped by Patrol Car – CBS Evening News – CBS News
Frantic Driver Calls 911 When Accelerator Sticks; California Highway Patrol Put Car in Front of Prius to Slow it Down

Runaway Toyota Prius stopped by US highway patrol | Business | guardian.co.uk
• Driver called officers on mobile phone as car reached speeds of 94mph• Toyota sends specialist to investigate the incident

Recent Twitter Activity

• http://bit.ly/dsZUW0 Did Bankrupt Runaway Prius Driver Fake "Unintended Acceleration–" [Exclusive]
• Couple of my friends just got rid of their 2009 Prius‘. I thought Toyota will be able to weather the storm, not sure anymore…
• To the jerk in the prius, you’re just mad because you’re car is going to kill you.
• I have a Toyota and there’s nothing wrong with it if you drive a prius you should crash assholes
• Is there a pause button on this thing–! Running 100MPH on two cylinders this week. Feels like a nightmare & I’m behind the wheel of a Prius.
• James Sikes, the San Diego runaway Toyota Prius driver, filed for bankruptcy in 2008 and now has over $700,000… http://zmarter.com/159937
• Feeling like Captain Kirk as I drive a Prius for the first time. This spaceship is wacky!
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• @dacalac good thing its not a Prius

Top Submitted Stories for Prius

Cause of runaway Prius stories OTHER runaway Prius stories–
We’ll let the authorities investigate these latest cases and determine as best they can what happened there, but we also want the madness to calm down. Problems should be fixed, sure, but just because some people have problems doesn’t mean everyone does.

Another Prius accelerates unintentionally in NY and crashes
Not one day after a high-profile incident involving a Prius taking off on its owner in Southern California, we’re hearing reports that another one of

“Calling BS” on the James Sikes runaway Prius in San Diego
“After the car slowed to about 50 mph, Sikes felt safe enough to turn off the engine and coast to a halt.” Can someone tell me what kept this man from shifting his car into neutral– Apparently he had the presence of mind to call 911 and also attempted to free the pedal with his hand– There are too many inconsistencies in the story.

Another Runaway CA Prius Under Federal Investigation
Car Czar Consulting says: There may come a time the Congress takes Toyota off the road until a fix is found. Feds to probe cause of runaway Prius.

How to Stop a Runaway Prius watch!
How to stop your Toyota Prius if you imagine that the accelerator sticks. – I wanted to make a video like this…

Kid Rock: I Have Nightmares Everyone Will Be Driving Priuses
–I have nightmares sometimes you know. I–m gonna wake up and everyone’s gonna be driving Priuses–living in a condo–we–re all getting health insurance,– musician Kid Rock lamented during an interview with Fox News.

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Hysteria Trumps Reason in Prius Acceleration Story – Hybrid Cars News
This week's story of a San Diego man and his runaway Prius marks the turning point on when Toyota's unintended acceleration issues crossed over into …

Toyota Recalls: Where They Stand – Cars.com (blog)
This week's news of two Toyota Prius hybrids experiencing alleged sudden acceleration has reminded us that Toyota hasn't tackled every car it has recalled. …

Standoff ensues in runaway Toyota Prius probe when congressional aide shows up – USA Today
… considered the protocol surrounding the investigation into what caused a 2008 Toyota Prius to speed up to 90 miles an hour on a California freeway on …

I am not afraid of my Toyota Prius – Washington Examiner
So the recent kerfuffle over alleged mysterious electronic problems with the Prius and other Toyotas has certainly caught my attention beyond just throwing …

Valley woman says her Prius has accelerator problem – KPNX-12
So a few months ago she leased a 2010 Toyota Prius. Block was thrilled with the car until a few weeks ago when she says the car accelerated on it's own, …

Prius death case axed in recall crisis – Mirror.co.uk
The trial of an elderly driver accused of killing his wife with their Toyota Prius was halted yesterday – over global faults with the model. …

Business Highlights – The Associated Press
Spike in Prius complaints may not be all it seems NEW YORK (AP) — Reports of sudden acceleration in the Toyota Prius have spiked across the country. …

Opinion roll: Green regulations, OTB and the Prius – Newsday (subscription) (blog)
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano made a bad bet when he allowed Republican Party bosses to pick longtime GOP operative Joseph Cairo as head of OTB. …

Why can’t Prius owners stop by turning the car off– – WTOP
Mike from Pasadena, Md. is in the car repair business and wonders why a simple turn of the key isn't the answer to the Prius' problem. …

Prius: Latest News Updates

Runaway Prius: CHP Help Prius With Stuck Accelerator Come To Stop (VIDEO)
EL CAJON, Calif. — A California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on Monday after the car’s accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, the CHP said. Prius driver James Sikes called 911 about 1:30 p.m. after accelerating to pass another vehicle on Interstate 8 near La Posta and finding that he could not control his car, the CHP said. “I pushed the gas pedal to pass a car and it did something kind of funny… it jumped and it just stuck there,” the 61-year-old driver said at a news conference. “As it was going, I was trying the brakes…it wasn’t stopping, it wasn’t doing anything and it just kept speeding up,” Sikes said, adding he could smell the brakes burning he was pressing the pedal so hard. A patrol car pulled alongside the Prius and officers told Sikes over a loudspeaker to push the brake pedal to the floor and apply the emergency brake. “They also got it going on a steep upgrade,” said Officer Jesse Udovich. “Between those three things, they got it to slow down.” After the car decelerated to about 50 mph, Sikes turned off the engine and coasted to a halt. The officer then maneuvered his car in front of the Prius as a precautionary block, Udovich said. In a statement, Toyota said it has dispatched a field technical specialist to San Diego to investigate the incident. Toyota has recalled some 8.5 million vehicles worldwide – more than 6 million in the United States – since last fall because of acceleration problems in multiple models and braking issues in the Prius. Toyota owners have complained of their vehicles speeding out of control despite efforts to slow down, sometimes resulting in deadly crashes.

Toyota Prius Crash Driver Was On Her Way To Get Gas Pedal Checked Out
HARRISON, N.Y. — Police say a New York woman who claimed her Toyota Prius accelerated on its own was on her way to have its gas pedal checked at the time of the accident. Harrison police Capt. Anthony Marraccini said Thursday the driver had not experienced previous problems with acceleration. But he says she had arranged a check because of publicity about sticky gas pedals. The driver, a 56-year-old housekeeper, told police she was easing down her employer’s driveway north of New York City on Monday when the car began to speed up. She said she did not know whether the gas pedal stuck. She says that she applied the brakes but that the car lurched across two lanes of traffic and into a stone wall. She was not seriously injured..

W’chester Prius driver was on way to dealer: cops
HARRISON, N.Y. — Police say the crash victim who claimed her Toyota Prius accelerated on its own was on her way to have its gas pedal checked at the time of the accident. Harrison police Capt. Anthony Marraccini said Thursday the driver had not experienced previous problems with acceleration. But….

Prius Panic Drives Fear, Real and Imagined
Experts on Consumer Psychology Say Negative Media Attention May Cause Drivers to Mistake Minor Glitches for Major Ones.

Spike In Prius Complaints May Not Be All It Seems
Spike in Prius complaints may not be all it seems.

Media coverage fuels spike in Prius complaints
Reports of sudden acceleration in the Toyota Prius have spiked across the country. But that doesn’t mean there’s an epidemic of bad gas pedals in the popular hybrid..

Feds to investigate runaway Prius in Westchester
HARRISON, N.Y. — The crash of a Toyota Prius in New York caught the attention of federal regulators Wednesday after the driver said it accelerated on its own, then lurched down a driveway, across a road and into a stone wall. The crash heightens the attention surrounding unintended acceleration in….

Feds Probe Toyota Prius Crash In NYC Suburb
Feds probe Toyota Prius crash in NYC suburb.

Minnesota Doctor Says His Prius Took Off In Reverse
Minnesota doctor says his 2007 Prius took off in reverse..

Another runaway Toyota Prius reported
DETROIT (Reuters) – Federal regulators said they were looking into a report of another runaway Toyota Prius, this one in Westchester County, New York, where police said a woman pulling out of a driveway zoomed across a busy street and into a stone wall..

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Runaway Prius: CHP Help Prius With Stuck Accelerator Come To Stop (VIDEO)
EL CAJON, Calif. — A California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on Monday after the car’s accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, the CHP said. Prius driver James Sikes called 911 about 1:30 p.m. after accelerating to pass another vehicle on Interstate 8 near La Posta and finding that he could not control his car, the CHP said. “I pushed the gas pedal to pass a car and it did something kind of funny… it jumped and it just stuck there,” the 61-year-old driver said at a news conference. “As it was going, I was trying the brakes…it wasn’t stopping, it wasn’t doing anything and it just kept speeding up,” Sikes said, adding he could smell the brakes burning he was pressing the pedal so hard. A patrol car pulled alongside the Prius and officers told Sikes over a loudspeaker to push the brake pedal to the floor and apply the emergency brake. “They also got it going on a steep upgrade,” said Officer Jesse Udovich. “Between those three things, they got it to slow down.” After the car decelerated to about 50 mph, Sikes turned off the engine and coasted to a halt. The officer then maneuvered his car in front of the Prius as a precautionary block, Udovich said. In a statement, Toyota said it has dispatched a field technical specialist to San Diego to investigate the incident. Toyota has recalled some 8.5 million vehicles worldwide – more than 6 million in the United States – since last fall because of acceleration problems in multiple models and braking issues in the Prius. Toyota owners have complained of their vehicles speeding out of control despite efforts to slow down, sometimes resulting in deadly crashes.

Minnesota Doctor Says His Prius Took Off In Reverse
Minnesota doctor says his 2007 Prius took off in reverse..

Another runaway Toyota Prius reported
DETROIT (Reuters) – Federal regulators said they were looking into a report of another runaway Toyota Prius, this one in Westchester County, New York, where police said a woman pulling out of a driveway zoomed across a busy street and into a stone wall..

Toyota Prius acceleration incident reported in New York
DETROIT (Reuters) – U.S. federal regulators said they were looking into a report of another runaway Toyota Prius, this one in Westchester County, New York, where police said a woman pulling out of a driveway zoomed across a busy street and into a stone wall..

Toyota Prius acceleration incident reported in New York (Reuters)
DETROIT, Mar. 10, 2010 (Reuters) — Federal regulators said they were looking into a report of another runaway Toyota Prius, this one in Westchester County, New York, where police said a woman pulling out of a driveway zoomed across a busy street and into a stone wall. … > read full story.

Prius Hits Wall In N.Y.; Police Point To Stuck Accelerator
Police in Westchester County (N.Y.) say a 56-year-old woman smashed a 2005 Toyota Prius into a stone wall Tuesday after a stuck accelerator pedal “shot” the vehicle forward..

New runaway Prius incident in New York State
Another Toyota Prius is being blamed for out-of-control acceleration following an incident in Harrison, N.Y., as the besieged automaker dealt with a new high-profile new headache..

Runaway Prius in Westchester
HARRISON, N.Y. — The driver of a Toyota Prius told police in suburban New York that the car accelerated on its own, then lurched down a driveway, across a road and into a stone wall. The 2005 Prius was driving forward Tuesday down a curving driveway, which is several hundred….

Video: Runaway Prius a further blow to Toyota
Driver says his hybrid car accelerated out of control on a US freeway on Monday.

Runaway Prius Driver: Brakes Were ‘Almost Burned’
CA police help slow runaway Toyota Prius to stop.

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Apple co-founder Wozniak: Reboot your Toyota Prius – EconWatch – CBS News
#apple Apple co-founder Wozniak: Reboot your Toyota Prius – CBS News http://bit.ly/bAZd2W

Prius Remains Top-Selling Car in Japan – CBS News
Despite Toyota’s Recall Debacle, Prius is Best Selling Model for 10th Straight Month

Toyota’s Prius Tops Japan’s Car Rankings Amid Delivery Delays – BusinessWeek
Toyota’s Prius Tops Japan’s Car Rankings Amid Delivery Delays: Last month, customers registered 27008 Priuses afte… http://bit.ly/bnNvSp

Prius Keeps Japanese Crown – WSJ.com
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Autocar tries to lay out Toyota’s future Prius hybrid path, new models coming spring of 2011– — Autoblog
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Californian police have released details of a 911 call from a panicked driver moments after the accelerator in his…

Another Out-of-Control Prius (with photo of crash scene)
Police in Westchester County are analyzing a Toyota Prius that crashed after the driver said its accelerator stuck.

Memorize this, in case it stops a runaway Prius
Two potential ways to stop a runaway Toyota Prius.

Runaway Prius 911 call – WGN Radio
Complete audio of the 911 call from the driver of a Toyota Prius who reported uncontrolled acceleration on a California freeway. (CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE)

Toyota Accelerator Pedal Safety Recall – Prius Braking Issue
The following briefing details the key facts concerning the safety recall of Toyota vehicles and Toyotaâ—-s official comment on reports concerning braking issues with Prius. Further information will be provided by the Toyota…

Runaway Prius: Unintended Acceleration or Cruise Control–
There’s a lot of hullabaloo about a Prius in San Diego, CA that supposedly lost control and drove for 30 miles. SCAM EXPOSED!!!

Feds to probe cause of runaway Prius in California | Day For
The government sent investigators on 09.03.2010 to examine a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway, and Toyota

Another Prius speeds out of control in NY
Police in Harrison, NY said that a woman smashed into a stone wall Tuesday morning because of a stuck accelerator on a Toyota Prius. Acting Chief Anthony

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Toyota luring buyers back with incentives – msnbc.com
On Monday, police had to help slow down a runaway Toyota Prius on a California freeway. The driver said the accelerator had become stuck and the car reached …

Prius driver’s frantic 911 call – Washington Post
Toyota Prius driver Jim Sikes frantically called 911 when his car speed out of control on a stretch of San Diego highway. …

Can This Car Dent the Prius– – Wall Street Journal
The first Toyota Prius arrived in 2000. Today, you can rent a 2010 Prius at Los Angeles International Airport as easily as renting a Chevy Malibu. …

Japan stocks flat; Toyota falls on mounting woes – BusinessWeek
It also rushed to deal with fallout from an incident involving a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway. Sea transport firms also declined …

Biden blasts Israel…Prius probe…Michelle’s inaugural gown – 9&10 News
(AP) — A Toyota Prius that the owner says accelerated on its own yesterday on a California freeway will be scrutinized by federal investigators. …

Guilty Plea in Letterman Attempted Blackmail – Citrus Daily
A television producer has pleaded guilty to trying to shake down David Letterman over the comic's sexual affairs. The case spurred the late-night TV icon to …

CORPORATE ASIA SNAPSHOT-The Pru, Prius and price of iron ore – Reuters
M&A activity among Asia's energy giants scouring the globe for assets is picking up, but at home China is set for another round of iron ore pricing …

I couldn’t stop: Toyota Prius driver who knocked down and killed wife blames … – Daily Mail
By Daily Mail Reporter An elderly driver who knocked down and killed his wife in a supermarket car park has blamed his Toyota Prius for the incident. …

EVENING NEWS for March 9, 2010, CBS – Product Design & Development
We began the broadcast last night with a Toyota Prius speeding out of control on a San Diego highway. Today, we heard from the driver in person as he told …

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• Another runaway Toyota Prius reported (Reuters)http://bit.ly/dcbRaa
• Listen to a pair of 911 calls placed by James Sikes, who says he couldn’t get his Toyota Prius to slow down: http://bit.ly/9TA32Z (via @AP)
• @jason I would absolutely still drive a Toyota. I have both a Prius and a Highlander and they’re driven every day. Media is the problem.
• RT @4WheelParts: RT @Toyota: 2008 Prius demo: what happens when you shift into neutral & when you press the brake & gas@ high speeds http://bit.ly/caHlRZ ^AT
• omg. "That’s not a gay bar, there’s not one prius in the parking lot." LMAO
• Toyota Prius acceleration incident reported in New York http://bit.ly/dtzj5c
• Toyota is working on a permanent floormat fix for the prius models. This fix better come soon. Could the electronics be the issue–
• ‘08 Toyota Prius STUCK GOING 94MPH. Police officer uses his squad car as a BRAKE, saves driver. Toyota woes continue http://bit.ly/94H4pS
• RT @Toyota: 2008 Prius demo: what happens when you shift into neutral, & when you press the brake & gas at high speeds http://bit.ly/caHlRZ
• Hmm… Weird guy in a prius. Well- my gay theory has been proven…. "Prince Charming, we love you." >.>
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• Yet Another Toyota Prius Goes Rogue, Smashes Into Wall http://viigo.im/2HYc
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Runaway Toyota Prius stopped by US highway patrol
¢ Driver called officers on mobile phone as car reached speeds of 94mph¢ Toyota sends specialist to investigate the incidentToyota’s safety crisis deepened further last night when police officers in California were called to stop a runaway Prius that was accelerating out of control on a busy highway.The driver, 61 year-old James Sikes, called Highway Patrol officers on his mobile phone after the 2008 Prius suddenly began to accelerate of its own accord while he was driving down the Interstate 8 freeway outside San Diego. The vehicle reached speeds of 94mph during the incident, which lasted more than 20 minutes.Sikes said the accelerator pedal was stuck, and that the car would not stop even though he was pressing the brake with all his force.”I pushed the gas pedal to pass a car, and it just did something kind of funny … and it just stuck there,” Sikes told a news conference outside a Highway Patrol office following the incident. “As I was going, I was trying the brakes … and it just kept speeding up.”Sikes also explained that he had continued to depress the brakes until “finally they started smelling really bad and I had metal sounds coming in the car”.The highway patrol team drove alongside the Prius, and instructed Sikes to engage the hand brake while simultaneously holding down the foot brake. They also directed him uphill.

Police stop runaway Toyota Prius
¢ Driver called officers on mobile phone as car reached speeds of 94mph¢ Toyota sends specialist to investigate the incidentToyota’s safety crisis deepened further last night when police officers in California were called to stop a runaway Prius that was accelerating out of control on a busy highway.The driver, 61 year-old James Sikes, called Highway Patrol officers on his mobile phone after the 2008 Prius suddenly began to accelerate of its own accord while he was driving down the Interstate 8 freeway outside San Diego. The vehicle reached speeds of 94mph during the incident, which lasted more than 20 minutes.Sikes said the accelerator pedal was stuck, and that the car would not stop even though he was pressing the brake with all his force.”I pushed the gas pedal to pass a car, and it just did something kind of funny … and it just stuck there,” Sikes told a news conference outside a Highway Patrol office following the incident. “As I was going, I was trying the brakes … and it just kept speeding up.”Sikes also explained that he had continued to depress the brakes until “finally they started smelling really bad and I had metal sounds coming in the car”.The highway patrol team drove alongside the Prius, and instructed Sikes to engage the hand brake while simultaneously holding down the foot brake. They also directed him uphill.

Prius With Stuck Accelerator Glides To Safe Stop
A California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on Monday after the car’s accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, authorities said..

California Cop Stops Runaway Prius
CHP aids Prius with stuck accelerator stop after reaching 94 mph in San Diego..

Officer Saves Runaway Prius Driver
Panicked driver called 911 after his Toyota accelerated on its own, reaching speeds over 90 mph on Calif. freeway• Toyota Rebutting Claims Electronics Are to Blame.

Driver: My Prius took me for a ride
The driver of a Toyota Prius says he was taken on a wild ride Monday after the car’s accelerator became stuck, reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph on a winding, hilly portion of a southern California interstate..

Prius With Stuck Accelerator Glides To Safe Stop
CA police help slow runaway Toyota Prius to stop.

Out-of-Control Prius Stopped by Patrol Car
Frantic Driver Calls 911 When Accelerator Sticks; California Highway Patrol Put Car in Front of Prius to Slow it Down.

Prius Remains Top-Selling Car in Japan
Despite Toyota’s Recall Debacle, Prius is Best Selling Model for 10th Straight Month.

Toyota Prius Tops Japan Sales Despite Recall Woes
Toyota plans to sell 8.27 million vehicles.

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Stuck Accelerator Takes Prius up to 94 MPH
A California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on Monday after the car’s accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, the CHP said.

Toyota Prius Runs Wild In San Diego
Earlier today, a motorist cruising down a highway in San Diego was forced to make an emergency 911 call to the police. He was driving his Toyota Prius, then out of nowhere his gas pedal got stuck, leaving his vehicle stuck at speeds more than 90 m

Prius Owners Get Free Pass to Drived Like A**Holes
All this time I thought Prius owners were pricks who drove like jackasses because they thought they were better than me. Apparently it’s not driver malfunction…

Officer Saves Prius Driver With Stuck Accelerator
A Prius driver calls 911 after accelerating to pass another vehicle on a California freeway and finding that he could not control his car. “I pushed the gas pedal to pass a car and it did something kind of funny … it jumped and it just stuck there,” the 61-year-old driver said at a news conference.

Unintended Acceleration: CHP Stops Prius After 30 Miles view!
The California Highway Patrol has confirmed officers were forced to box-in a runaway Toyota Prius displaying…

Prius Speeding Out Of Control Just After Toyota Insists It H
LOS ANGELES – Toyota sought to discredit fears over the automaker’s electronics here Monday but were forced onto the defensive hours later when a Prius went speeding out of control along a California highway.

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Couple’s baby dies while they raise virtual child – Boston Globe (blog)
Kim Yoo-chul, 41, and his partner Choi Mi-sun, 25, both of whom were unemployed, immersed themselves in a role-playing game called Prius Online, …

Thanks from Haiti…Widening murder probe…Runaway Prius – 9&10 News
(AP) — The California Highway Patrol says one of its officers helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius today. The vehicle's driver called police after the …

Toyota planning on starting new plant in June 2011 – eGMCarTech (blog)
The new plant, which will produce the Prius hybrid, will add to Toyota's American network of 10 assembly plants in the US that along with other operations …

Toyota Says Its Fixes Work When Properly Done – New York Times
Later on Monday, Toyota's efforts to dampen criticism took a hit when a man called 911 to report that his Prius hybrid car was speeding at 90 miles a hour …

Herhold: How the wheels go round – San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed drives his own Toyota Prius. Ex-Mayor Ron Gonzales drove a city-subsidized Ford Expedition. Councilman Sam Liccardo, the council's …

Apple co-founder Wozniak: Reboot your Toyota Prius – CBS News
In the case of the Toyota Prius, of which he has purchased nine, Wozniak said he was able to induce the unintended acceleration problem with the cruise …

Your home’s miles-per-gallon– New labels quantify efficiency – USA Today
Is it a Toyota Prius or a Hummer– To give consumers answers, the US government is creating a mpg-like label for homes. Federal agencies are working together …

Prius Retains Spot as Top Seller in Japan – Wall Street Journal
s Prius kept its top spot in Japan's auto market in February for the ninth-straight month despite a recall of the flagship model earlier in the month. …

‘Consumer Reports’ still likes Prius as top eco-friendly car – USA Today
By Kazuhiro Nogi, AFP/Getty Images Toyota Motor's Prius retained its title as Consumer Reports magazine's top pick for eco-friendly vehicle two weeks after …

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Apple co-founder Wozniak: Reboot your Toyota Prius – EconWatch – CBS News
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Prius Remains Top-Selling Car in Japan – CBS News
Despite Toyota’s Recall Debacle, Prius is Best Selling Model for 10th Straight Month

Toyota’s Prius Tops Japan’s Car Rankings Amid Delivery Delays – BusinessWeek
Toyota’s Prius Tops Japan’s Car Rankings Amid Delivery Delays: Last month, customers registered 27008 Priuses afte… http://bit.ly/bnNvSp

Prius Keeps Japanese Crown – WSJ.com
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Autocar tries to lay out Toyota’s future Prius hybrid path, new models coming spring of 2011– — Autoblog
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• RT @RVAFamilyMag @OurTimeDesigns: Think Ford is throwing another party today– RT @eitmonline: Runaway Prius hits 90 mph before stopping
• RT @DaBlock103: Bad luck the last couple of weeks…there’s a Prius behind me>>>>whewwwww
• U.S. police help slow runaway Toyota Prius (http://bit.ly/d4y9kf) – The Globe and Mail | SkyGrid
• They just aired a Toyota commercial right after a story about a runaway Prius. Whoops.
• At 8a ET: CHP tells how officer helped stop runaway Prius…Students not involved in Ohio State shooting…Gay weddings begin today in DC
• wow cops stop a speeding toyota prius with a stuck gas pedal on the highway ,and save the passengers!
• Runaway PRIUS Stopped By CHP Officer
• RT @nprnews: Owner Of Runaway Prius: ‘The Pedal … Wouldn’t Do Anything’ http://su.pr/32H5jB
• Prius With Stuck Accelerator Glides To Safe Stop http://bit.ly/aNqAlg
• @johnolore I’ve gotten my Prius to 90mph. Shortly thereafter I became aware of my own mortality and smartened up.
• RT @DaBlock103 Bad luck the last couple of weeks…there’s a Prius behind me <<LMAO switch lanes!
• Another report of brakes not working on a Prius – Toyota says electronics not to blame. Believe em– Poll http://bit.ly/bLkFDo
• Braking news from @nprnews: Owner Of Runaway Prius: ‘The Pedal … Wouldn’t Do Anything’ http://su.pr/32H5jB
• Prius with stuck accelerator glides to safe stop (AP)http://bit.ly/bdUP3q
• RT @nprnews: Owner Of Runaway Prius: ‘The Pedal … Wouldn’t Do Anything’ http://su.pr/32H5jB In other news: Toyota’s Prius can go 90 mph.

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Japanese government wants Toyota to investigate Prius brake complaints – CNN.com
Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — The Japanese government has warned Toyota to take seriously mounting complaints of brake problems with its 2010 Prius hybrid.

Wozniak cites ’scary’ Prius accelerator problem | Nanotech – The Circuits Blog – CNET News
More problems may be lurking for Toyota, if comments made by Apple’s co-founder about his 2010 Prius are any indication.

Tokyo asks Toyota to investigate Prius – CNN.com
Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — Toyota’s consumer woes deepened on Wednesday, and for the first time on native soil.

BBC News – Toyota receives complaints over Prius brakes
Prius brake complaints hit Toyota: Toyota’s problems deepen after drivers say that the latest version of the Prius… http://bit.ly/bRUxTM

More bad news for Toyota: Feds probing Prius brakes – Feb. 4, 2010
Federal government opens an investigation into Toyota Prius brake issues. http://on.cnn.com/akh9DF

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Toyota denies Prius braking problem is safety issue
Company suggests ‘driver error’ may be to blame as damage to firm’s value is put at $4bnToyota denied today that brake problems on its Prius hybrid cars were a safety issue in Britain despite speculation in Japan that the crisis could deepen tomorrow if the company recalls 270,000 vehicles in the US and Japan.In a defiant move, executives assured the Department for Transport’s Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (Vosa) that the latest problem to affect its cars, in which a software glitch in the third generation Prius affects the brakes on rough and slippery surfaces, does not endanger drivers.It claimed the problem might be caused by “driver error”, but Vosa reserved the right to insist on a recall if it concludes the problem poses a danger. One Prius driver said his car surged into the wrong lane at a roundabout when he pressed the brake, forcing him to swerve violently to avoid oncoming traffic.More than 8m Toyotas are already being recalled worldwide after it emerged last month that an accelerator problem was causing cars to speed out of control. Hundreds of thousands more could be taken off the roads if the Prius problem is considered worthy of a recall. Today, damage to the manufacturer’s value was calculated at around $4bn (£2.56bn) by Brand Finance, which publishes an annual ranking of the world’s most valuable brands.There have been at least 100 complaints about the Prius braking system in the US. Toyota said it sold 6,689 of the potentially affected third generation Prius cars in the UK between August and the end of January. It could not say how many complaints it had received so far in the UK.”Customers have reported that under certain braking conditions, such as when hitting a bump, pothole or driving on a low-grip surface, they notice a change in the brake feel,” it said.

Toyota readies Prius steps
TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) – Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp said it was preparing a global recall of its new Prius model, risking a fresh dent to its battered reputation for quality and reliability..

Toyota Prius Recall Reportedly Coming on Tuesday
Japanese news agency says 270,000 hybrids to head for the shop.

Morning Report: Former Merill Chief Will Head CIT, Prius Recall Likely
Good morning! Here’s what we’re reading: —CIT Names Ex-Merrill Chief John Thain to Run Lender Bloomberg reports: “John Thain, the ousted chief of Merrill Lynch & Co., was named to lead CIT Group Inc., the commercial lender that emerged from bankr….

Toyota eyes global Prius recall
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp is preparing a recall of its new Prius hybrid car in Japan as early as Tuesday, followed by similar steps in the United States, Europe and other markets, a source familiar with its plans said..

Toyota readies global Prius recall
TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) – Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp said it was preparing a global recall of its new Prius model, risking a fresh dent to its battered reputation for quality and reliability..

Prius set for recall
Toyota will recall its popular, eco-friendly Prius within three days, it was reported today. The troubled automaker will warn 300,000 Prius owners, about 100,000 of them in the United States, about brakes that might fail on bumpy or icy surfaces, according to The Times of London. A full….

Toyota Prius Recall Expected in Japan
Unconfirmed Reports of Pending Recall Over Brake Trouble, But Still No Indication What will Happen in U.S..

Toyota seen readying global Prius recall
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp is preparing a recall of its new Prius hybrid car in Japan as early as Tuesday, followed by similar steps in the United States, Europe and other markets, a source familiar with its plans said..

Toyota Is Expected to Add 2010 Prius to Recalls
The decision to recall at least 311,000 2010 Prius cars will be announced early this week, adding to the automaker’s woes after recalls of other models..

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Toyota Resale Values Plummet amid Recalls – CBS News
In this June 5, 2009 file photo, a Toyota Motor Corp. worker gives the final examination on an newly assembled 2010 Prius at Toyota Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota …

Toyota Drivers Pull in for Repair; Prius Fix Looms – ABC News
And the possibility of another recall looms — this time, for the company's celebrated Prius hybrid. Even so, at Manhattan Toyota, a dealership on the …

Jackson family arrives…John Murtha dies…Prius recall coming – 9&10 News
TOKYO (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Prius hybrids around the world are reportedly about to be recalled. News reports in Japan say Toyota will notify …

Morning Report: Former Merill Chief To Head CIT, Prius Recall Likely – NPR (blog)
"John Thain, the ousted chief of Merrill Lynch & Co., was named to lead CIT Group Inc., the commercial lender that emerged from bankruptcy in December, …

Toyota to Decide on Prius Recall by Feb. 10 , Sueddeutsche Says – BusinessWeek
8 (Bloomberg) — Toyota Motor Corp. will likely decide on a possible recall of its 2010 model Prius hybrid car by Feb. 10 the latest, Sueddeutsche Zeitung …

Prius Woes Highlight Reliance on Auto Electronics – TMCnet
No less a computer celebrity than Apple (News – Alert) co-founder Steve Wozniak has said his Toyota Prius sometimes accelerates on its own. …

Rubber May Drop as Strong Dollar, Prius Recall May Hurt Demand – BusinessWeek
Toyota will recall at least 311000 Prius hybrid cars globally after complaints about the brakes, the New York Times reported yesterday. …

Toyota to Decide on Prius Recall in Europe by Feb. 10 (Correct) – BusinessWeek
8 (Bloomberg) — Toyota Motor Corp. will decide whether it will recall its 2010 model Prius hybrid car in Europe by Feb. 10, according to Juergen Stolze, …

Toyota says Prius launch plan on track in India – Daily News & Analysis
Toyota Kirloskar Motors (TKM) seems firm on its decision to launch the Prius hybrid in India even as speculation mounts over a global recall and its …

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Toyota Prius recall could come this week, reports say
Toyota will likely announce this week that it plans to recall at least 311,000 of its 2010 Prius hybrids around the world to fix the brakes, reports Japanese media and the New York Times. It will become Toyota’s third major recall at present, following two for unintended acceleration.

What Recall– Toyota plans to recall 300,000 Priuses
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An Added Incentive for Fixing the Toyota Prius
Toyota has never been all about the cash on the hood, but its current recall problems give it an ideal excuse for doing so.

Toyota plans to recall 300,000 Priuses…or is it Pre-i–
Toyota plans to recall about 300,000 Prius hybrids worldwide over a brake problem and is likely to notify both the U.S. and Japanese governments Tuesday.

Toyota Fix Prius Problems
Toyota is on the verge of announcing his next big fix. Thousands of them on the 2010 Prius hybrid breaks need repair. Toyota claims that the problem…..

Reports: Toyota plans to recall 300,000 Priuses (AP)
Reports: Toyota plans to recall 300,000 Priuses (AP)

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Toyota to announce action soon for Prius hybrids (AP)
Toyota to announce action soon for Prius hybrids (AP)

Prius brake fix near, Toyota tells dealers
As it prepares to announce a brake fix early next week, Toyota is also prepping an ad campaign to try to repair battered image.

Toyota May Start Prius Recalls – WSJ.com
Toyota will likely start recalls to fix the braking system problems of the latest model of its highly-popular Prius hybrid in Japan as soon as early this week.

WSJ.com – Toyota May Start Prius Recalls
Toyota will likely start recalls to fix the braking system problems of the latest model of its highly-popular Prius hybrid in Japan as soon as early this week.

Toyota to recall Prius vehicles, reports say | News.com.au
TOYOTA will this week announce the recall of 300,000 of its flagship Prius hybrid because of brake flaws, reports said today.

Toyota to announce Prius action plan soon – Yahoo! News
Toyota said Sunday it will soon announce a plan for dealing with braking problems in its Prius hybrid amid reports that the world’s largest automaker plans to issue a recall for the latest model of the vehicle in Japan.

Toyota Failed Again! This Time 2010 Prius.
Toyota has a new issue with their vehicles. This time problems has touched their word-popular hybrid Prius.

Toyota to recall 100,000 Prius cars in U.S.
Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it will recall the Prius in the United States and offer free repairs in Japan for braking problems, but the automaker denied its popular hybrid vehicle contained defects. The recall in the United States–the latest in the expanding crisis for Toyota–will affect 100,000 cars…..

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Toyota’s reputation skids over pedals, brakes – Buffalo News
The Japanese government has ordered Toyota to investigate the 2010 Prius braking system, and the US government said it would probe the Prius's brakes, too. …

2010 Toyota Prius Under Serious NHTSA Investigation – ozCarGuide
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has started to officially investigate the 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid to verify if it suffers temporary loss …

Ford addresses hybrid braking issue as Toyota president vows to lead task force – Washington Post
As Dean Reynolds reports, the Prius could be the newest addition list of recalled models. By Frank Ahrens and Blaine Harden Automaker response to …

Shuttle launch weather deteriorates…Reports: Prius recall in Japan coming – 9&10 News
TOKYO (AP) — Media reports say suspected brake problems on the hybrid Toyota Prius will result in a recall in Japan. Separately, the company has told …

Toyota: 33000 faulty vehicles in Israel – Jerusalem Post
Toyota said Sunday that it would soon announce a plan for dealing with braking problems in its Prius hybrid amid reports that the company planned to issue a …

Sampler: Bottle Boat Sets Sail and Prius Lovers Wonder What’s Next – New York Times (blog)
[The San Francisco Chronicle] Prius Drivers Wonder About Car Safety | Today, City CarShare, a local nonprofit, will pull its eight Toyota Priuses off the …

Toyota a perfect case study in poor crisis management – Business Daily Africa
Toyota Prius at a holding lot in Port of Long Beach, California. The company faces an estimated bill of $2 billion from the costs of the recalls as well as …

Prius problems – Jamaica Gleaner
The Prius, the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, had its genesis in Japan in 1997 and four years later went global. Toyota Jamaica began distributing the …

Toyota Prius Recall Due To 2 Defects – ozCarGuide
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Japanese government wants Toyota to investigate Prius brake complaints – CNN.com
Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — The Japanese government has warned Toyota to take seriously mounting complaints of brake problems with its 2010 Prius hybrid.

Wozniak cites ’scary’ Prius accelerator problem | Nanotech – The Circuits Blog – CNET News
More problems may be lurking for Toyota, if comments made by Apple’s co-founder about his 2010 Prius are any indication.

Tokyo asks Toyota to investigate Prius – CNN.com
Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — Toyota’s consumer woes deepened on Wednesday, and for the first time on native soil.

BBC News – Toyota receives complaints over Prius brakes
Prius brake complaints hit Toyota: Toyota’s problems deepen after drivers say that the latest version of the Prius… http://bit.ly/bRUxTM

More bad news for Toyota: Feds probing Prius brakes – Feb. 4, 2010
Federal government opens an investigation into Toyota Prius brake issues. http://on.cnn.com/akh9DF

Latest News: Prius

Toyota ‘planning recall of Prius’
Toyota is to recalling the latest model of its flagship Prius cars because of braking problems, reports from Japan say..

Toyota to Announce Action Soon on Prius
Toyota says it will announce Prius action plan soon in response to brake problem.

Toyota set to announce action for Prius
Toyota said it will soon announce plans to deal with braking problems in its prized Prius hybrid amid reports it has decided to issue a recall for the latest model in Japan..

Toyota to Announce Action Soon for Prius Hybrids
Toyota says it will announce Prius action plan soon in response to brake problem.

Toyota To Announce Action Soon For Prius Hybrids
Toyota US sales halt deals blow to image, earnings.

Toyota to Announce Prius Action Plan Soon
Toyota said Sunday that it will soon announce plans to deal with braking problems in its prized Prius hybrid amid reports it has decided to issue a recall for the latest model in Japan..

Toyota To Announce Prius Action Plan Soon
Toyota US sales halt deals blow to image, earnings.

Report: Toyota to recall Prius for brake glitch
Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to recall its new Prius hybrid in Japan to fix a braking software glitch, according to a dealer and a newspaper report..

Report: Toyota to recall Prius for brake glitch
Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to recall its new Prius hybrid in Japan to fix a braking software glitch, according to a dealer and a newspaper report..

Reports: Toyota to Recall Prius in Japan
Toyota has decided to issue a recall for the Prius in Japan, media reports said Sunday, as the company told dealers in the United States it is preparing to repair the brakes on thousands of the hybrid vehicles there..

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Toyota preparing to announce Prius brake fix next week – The Canadian Press
DETROIT — Toyota is preparing a plan to repair the brakes on thousands of hybrid Prius cars. In a message sent Friday night to dealers, Toyota said it will …

Ford reveals Fusion Hybrid, Milan Hybrid join Prius with braking issues – Weekly Driver
Unlike the Prius, the Fusion and Milan hybrids don't lose braking power while the driver steps on the brake pedal, bit it can feel that way. …

A Lot to Fix – New York Times
And it initially kept consumers in the dark about problems with brakes on its Prius hybrid, now subject to a separate recall. Recalls are common in the auto …

Blizzard slows Mid-Atlantic to a crawl…Report: more complaints about Prius … – 9&10 News
TOKYO (AP) — A published report in Japan says that Japan's transport ministry has received nearly 80 complaints of Toyota Prius brake problems in the last 4 …

Toyota Dealers Brace For Prius Recalls – KOAT.com
Toyota hits the brakes and decides to recall hundreds of thousands of Prius models, according to an international news report. The Prius recall has to do …

Is Wozniak Wrong About Prius– – FOXNews
Equally bad, on Monday a celebrity came forward to claim he'd experienced sudden acceleration in his new 2010 Toyota Prius while using the …

Toyota says it modified Prius brakes: reports – MarketWatch
By MarketWatch LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it was aware of concerns about the safety of its Prius hybrid and that it has …

Where are the Prius owners– – Boston Globe
… than the average number of sad faces among motorists in Newton, Brookline or a few other Boston suburbs, here's one reason: they could be Prius owners. …

Hollywood stays in neutral on beloved Prius – Reuters
But in Hollywood — no stranger to scandal — the gas-sipping Prius will still roll up to the red carpet. The politically correct Prius has long been a …

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Toyota Preparing To Announce Prius Fix Next Week
Toyota preparing to announce Prius fix next week.

Toyota chief breaks silence as Prius recall eyed
NAGOYA/DETROIT (Reuters) – Toyota President Akio Toyoda apologized for safety problems that have left the Japanese carmaker “in crisis” as the group considered another recall — this time over the brakes on the newest Prius hybrids..

Really bad brake for the Prius
Toyota is set to pull 270,000 of its eco-friendly Prius vehicles off the road because of dangerously faulty brakes, just days after the company issued a recall for eight other models, according to a report. The new recall would affect the 2010 version of the hybrid cars sold in….

Toyota chief to address safety as Prius recall eyed
TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda will front up on Friday for the first time over a string safety issues rocking the company as it prepared to recall its iconic Prius hybrid over braking problems..

Toyota Considers Prius Recall for Brake Problem
Company officials in Japan were considering a recall of the 2010 Prius hybrid because of a flaw in the car’s braking system. The company is to hold a news conference at 7 AM ET..

Really bad brake for the prius
Toyota is set to pull 270,000 of its eco-friendly Prius vehicles off the road because of dangerously faulty brakes, just days after the company issued a recall for eight other models, according to a report. The new recall would affect the 2010 version of the hybrid cars sold in….

Toyota considers recalling Prius
Toyota is considering recalling some Prius models in Japan and the US after concerns about its brakes, the carmaker says..

Toyota eyes Prius recall
TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp is preparing to recall up to 300,000 of its latest model Prius hybrid cars due to braking problems, in a further blow to the reputation of the world’s largest car maker..

Toyota mulls Prius recall
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp is preparing to recall its iconic Prius hybrid car to address more than 100 complaints about delayed braking, spreading the top automaker’s quality woes to one of its most important models..

Toyota mulls Prius recall
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp is preparing to recall its iconic Prius hybrid car to address more than 100 complaints about delayed braking, spreading the top automaker’s quality woes to one of its most important models..

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Popular News Articles

Japanese government wants Toyota to investigate Prius brake complaints – CNN.com
Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — The Japanese government has warned Toyota to take seriously mounting complaints of brake problems with its 2010 Prius hybrid.

Wozniak cites ’scary’ Prius accelerator problem | Nanotech – The Circuits Blog – CNET News
More problems may be lurking for Toyota, if comments made by Apple’s co-founder about his 2010 Prius are any indication.

Tokyo asks Toyota to investigate Prius – CNN.com
Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — Toyota’s consumer woes deepened on Wednesday, and for the first time on native soil.

BBC News – Toyota receives complaints over Prius brakes
Prius brake complaints hit Toyota: Toyota’s problems deepen after drivers say that the latest version of the Prius… http://bit.ly/bRUxTM

More bad news for Toyota: Feds probing Prius brakes – Feb. 4, 2010
Federal government opens an investigation into Toyota Prius brake issues. http://on.cnn.com/akh9DF

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Ford offers fix for Fusion hybrid brake glitch – Reuters
T), grapples with a reported braking problem on its market-leading Prius hybrid. The Ford decision came the same day US safety regulators opened a formal …

Toyota’s Prius problems: Software, hardware and the future of motoring – ZDNet (blog)
Chances are you've already heard about the problems that Toyota Prius owners have been having with their hybrid cars. As cars get more complex, …

W. Seattle driver totaled Prius in acceleration incident – Seattle Times
In an incident a West Seattle driver attributed to "unintended acceleration," he lost control of his Toyota Prius last February, knocking down a fence post …

Toyota Mulls Prius Recall – ABC News
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp is preparing to recall its iconic Prius hybrid car to address more than 100 complaints about delayed braking, …

S. KOREA REVIEWING POSSIBLE RECALL OF PRIUS – Trading Markets (press release)
s (TSE: 7203; NYSE: TM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) popular Prius as the Japanese automaker admitted a problem in the braking system of its popular …

US to Investigate Prius Brakes – Wall Street Journal
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday it has launched a formal investigation into brake concerns on the 2010 Toyota Prius. …

Prius drivers complain brake woes disconcerting – Newsday (subscription)
Bellmore dentist Albert Bonanno likens the recurrent brake malfunctions of his 2010 Toyota Prius to being catapulted off an aircraft carrier deck. …

Toyota Prius hybrid under investigation – WPTV
The government has opened an investigation involving the 2010 Prius hybrid model sedans. According to Earl Stewart, of Earl Stewart Toyota in North Palm …

More models are reviewed for Toyota’s auto troubles – NewsOK.com
The recalls, as well as a new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration probe into brake problems with the 2010 Prius gas-electric hybrid, …

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Toyota mulls Prius recall
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp is preparing to recall its iconic Prius hybrid car to address more than 100 complaints about delayed braking, spreading the top automaker’s quality woes to one of its most important models..

Toyota Woes Mount As Prius Recall Considered
Toyota US sales halt deals blow to image, earnings.

Toyota to recall Prius in U.S. and Japan: report
Toyota Motor Corp. will recall 270,000 Prius hybrid vehicles over brake problems in the United States and Japan, according to a top Japanese business newspaper..

U.S. begins probe of Prius
WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp, already reeling from two massive recalls, faced the possibility of a third when U.S. safety regulators opened a probe on Thursday into a braking problem on the Prius, the world’s top-selling hybrid..

U.S. begins probe of Prius as Toyota woes mount
WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp, already reeling from two massive recalls, faced the possibility of a third when U.S. safety regulators opened a probe on Thursday into a braking problem on the Prius, the world’s top-selling hybrid..

Toyota to Reportedly Recall Prius Hybrid in U.S., Japan
Toyota will recall 270,000 Prius hybrid vehicles over brake problems in the United States and Japan, a report said Friday, while the auto giant launched a probe into possible problems with the brakes in two more hybrids including the luxury Lexus..

Toyota: ˜Too soon’ to decide about Prius recall
Toyota faced mounting pressure Thursday as the government opened a probe of brake problems with the Prius, a crown jewel of its lineup..

Report: Toyota to Recall Prius Hybrid
Report: Toyota to recall 270,000 Prius hybrid vehicles over brake problems in US, Japan.

Toyota Woes Mount As Gov’t Examines Prius Brakes
Toyota US sales halt deals blow to image, earnings.

Report: Toyota To Recall Prius Hybrid In US, Japan
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Japanese government wants Toyota to investigate Prius brake complaints – CNN.com
Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — The Japanese government has warned Toyota to take seriously mounting complaints of brake problems with its 2010 Prius hybrid.

Wozniak cites ’scary’ Prius accelerator problem | Nanotech – The Circuits Blog – CNET News
More problems may be lurking for Toyota, if comments made by Apple’s co-founder about his 2010 Prius are any indication.

Tokyo asks Toyota to investigate Prius – CNN.com
Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — Toyota’s consumer woes deepened on Wednesday, and for the first time on native soil.

BBC News – Toyota receives complaints over Prius brakes
Prius brake complaints hit Toyota: Toyota’s problems deepen after drivers say that the latest version of the Prius… http://bit.ly/bRUxTM

More bad news for Toyota: Feds probing Prius brakes – Feb. 4, 2010
Federal government opens an investigation into Toyota Prius brake issues. http://on.cnn.com/akh9DF

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Prius brake complaints hit Toyota
Toyota’s problems deepen after drivers say that the latest version of the Prius hybrid car has brake faults..

Toyota Hit By Over 100 Prius Brake Complaints
Toyota Prius top-selling car in Japan last year.

Tokyo asks Toyota to investigate Prius
Toyota’s consumer woes deepened on Wednesday, and for the first time on native soil..

Japan Gets 14 Complaints Over Toyota Prius Brakes
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Toyota Prius Drivers Voice Brake Concerns
U.S. Highway Agency Receives About 100 Complaints of Faulty Brakes in New Prius.

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Toyota Electronics Said to Be a Focus of US Probe – Bloomberg
The ministry said it has received 14 complaints related to Prius brakes. It has also asked other carmakers to look into similar reports and such requests …

China Market Bucks the Downward Trend, Prius Trouble Drags Toyota Lower – DailyFinance
The company's woes were compounded by new reports that it is investigating complaints coming out of both the US and Japan that its popular Prius hybrid …

Toyota Told by Japan to Investigate Prius on Brakes – Bloomberg
3 (Bloomberg) — Toyota Motor Corp. has been ordered by Japan's government to investigate brake-related problems with its latest Prius hybrid, …

2 Americans die in Afghanistan…Abdulmutallab cooperating…Prius brake problems– – 9&10 News
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese government has ordered Toyota to investigate complaints about brake problems with the automaker's popular Prius (PREE'-uhs) hybrid …

US-BUSINESS Summary – Washington Post
Toyota received the first reports of the Prius complaints last December, a spokeswoman in Tokyo said, adding that it was investigating the issue. …

INDEX:International – Insurance News Net (press release)
TOKYO (AP) _ The Japanese government says it's received 14 complaints in Japan about brake problems with Toyota's popular Prius hybrid. …

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Toyota President Avoids Media Amid Burgeoning Vehicle Recall – BusinessWeek
Domestic pressure on Toyota rose today after the Japanese government said it ordered the automaker in August to investigate its new Prius hybrid, …

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Wozniak cites ’scary’ Prius accelerator problem | Nanotech – The Circuits Blog – CNET News
More problems may be lurking for Toyota, if comments made by Apple’s co-founder about his 2010 Prius are any indication.

A Frustrated Steve Woz Talks About His Toyota Prius on Video – Steve Wozniak – Gizmodo
Toyota may be listening, but there’s not much they can do right now. The current accelerator recall is going to be one of the most costly (lost sales, and brand damage) mistakes ever by a car manufacturer.There’s obviously no Andon cord for management stupidity. Dancing Milkcarton

Apple Co-Founder Claims Toyota Prius Has “Scary” Software Problem He Can Dupilcate – Toyota – Jalopnik
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak told a crowd today of an unintentional acceleration problem with his 2010 Toyota Prius, which isn’t under a recall. "This is software. It’s not a bad accelerator pedal," he told the crowd. "It’s very scary."When speaking to the Discovery Forum 2010 he spoke about the software issue with his new Prius:"Toyota has this accelerator problem we’ve all heard about [...]I…

Steve Wozniak Update on His Prius Problems – Prius – Gizmodo
Is that a hummer in Steve’s driveway—- nchatch

Tokyo asks Toyota to investigate Prius – CNN.com
Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — Toyota’s consumer woes deepened on Wednesday, and for the first time on native soil.

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Toyota says had complaints on new Prius brakes
Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday its North American and Japanese dealers had received several dozen complaints concerning what drivers characterized as insufficient braking on its new Prius hybrid car when driving over bumpy or frozen roads.

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More problems for Toyota as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak cites acceleration problems in latest model.

Wozniak cites ’scary’ Prius acceleration problem
More problems may be lurking for Toyota. Speaking at an event in San Francisco on Monday, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak waxed eloquent about a “very scary” problem with his 2010 Toyota Prius.

A Review of the New Prius
A Review of the New Prius

Wozniak cites ’scary’ Prius acceleration problem
More problems may be lurking for Toyota. Speaking at an event in San Francisco on Monday, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak waxed eloquent about a “very scary” problem with his 2010 Toyota Prius.

The iPad is the iPrius: Your Computer Consumerized
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