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Toyota wins 1st U.S. jury verdict over acceleration

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Apr 04 2011

Toyota wins 1st U.S. jury verdict over acceleration
Toyota Motor Corp is not responsible for causing a New York doctor’s 2005 Scion to accelerate unexpectedly and smash into a tree, a federal jury ruled on Friday.

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Toyota Recalls 245,000 Lexus Vehicles in the U.S.

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Feb 04 2011

Toyota Recalls 245,000 Lexus Vehicles in the U.S.
Toyota has issued a recalled for 245,000 Lexus IS and GS models in the U.S. for a faulty fuel pressure sensor that could potentially leak fluid and cause the vehicle to stall. If the sensor is leaking, the recall calls for a replacement gasket. The recall affects Lexus models stateside as well as models in Europe and Asia. This is a potential safety defect. Consumers can check to see if their …

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