Take back the keys!

News from Autoblog. Apparently Toyota is halting the sales of some of their models due to spontaneous acceleration. I consider that a feature worth keeping. Kudos to the engineer that made it all possible.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/26/breaking-toyota-temporarily-halts-sales-of-selected-models/

UPDATE: Apparently Toyota has a solution. Just what I need to piss me off: less people dying in fast, fiery deaths.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/27/the-fix-is-in-toyota-reportedly-has-replacement-pedals-ready-to/

i honestly cant figure out what was wrong with having a throttle cable

Starting the "Auto News" section off right!

I wonder if they are going to do some massive recall because of this, seems like kind of a big deal hah. The thought of some old lady flying down the highway with the throttle stuck open makes me lol hah

RS_OWNS wrote:i honestly cant figure out what was wrong with having a throttle cable

BC flyby wire is now cheaper and easier to install than a standard cable. Gotta love technology as much as hate it sometimes.

This is almost as funny as the EVO throttle pedals completely breaking off when pressed too hard

Nick Serra wrote:Starting the "Auto News" section off right!

I wonder if they are going to do some massive recall because of this, seems like kind of a big deal hah. The thought of some old lady flying down the highway with the throttle stuck open makes me lol hah

It said 2.3 million vehicles were recalled last month. Pretty crazy.

Whats up Adam? This is Matt from communications last semester.

Balt21 wrote:Whats up Adam? This is Matt from communications last semester.

Didn't know you were on here too, Matt. I just come and post news every now and then for fun.

AdamMagana wrote:Didn't know you were on here too, Matt. I just come and post news every now and then for fun.

Thats cool, glad to see ya here.