NEW YORK (AP) Toyota Motor Corp. said its vehicles are not at risk of accelerating out of control unless the driver's side floor mat is improperly installed or is not meant for that vehicle. The conclusion is the result of a U.S. government investigation... ...full story at Japan Times
from Japan Times on Tue, Nov 03 2009
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