U.S. Says Toyota Broke The Law

FuszNissan · 04-07-2010, 09:54 AM

U.S. May Fine Toyota $16.4 million. This should get interesting.

U.S. says Toyota broke the law - STLtoday.com

j.arnaldo · 04-07-2010, 10:18 AM

Open wide for Ford, GM & Chrysler, 'cause here they come!

efuseakay · 04-07-2010, 10:45 AM

$16.4m is a drop in the hat for Toy Yoda.

Lug · 04-07-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by efuseakay

$16.4m is a drop in the hat for Toy Yoda.

It's a record as the highest fine ever issued. Toyota was late in reporting. I somehow don't think this is anywhere near the equivilent of what Chevy did with the side saddle gas tanks or Ford with the exploding pinto.

SiXK · 04-07-2010, 12:20 PM

heh, the US govt. who practically owns GM after investing heavily in the automaker to save it from certain bankruptcy, is levying record fines against Toyota.

I am not asserting that the govt is doing anything unethical, because I don't know. (But I would not doubt it.)

I am just saying you don't have to look far for the appearance of a conflict of interest.

zmyride · 04-07-2010, 12:26 PM

US Gov fines Toyota for $16M is like the NBA fines Kobe Bryant, LeBron, or Shaq $3000 for making unruly comments about the officials.

The players just write a check for another $3000 and donate to their favorite charity.

FuszNissan · 04-07-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

heh, the US govt. who practically owns GM after investing heavily in the automaker to save it from certain bankruptcy, is levying record fines against Toyota.

I am not asserting that the govt is doing anything unethical, because I don't know. (But I would not doubt it.)

I am just saying you don't have to look far for the appearance of a conflict of interest.

You have the President of the US that is backed by the UAW, and own GM...lol.

It's a joke. Oh well Toyota will get through it.

370Zsteve · 04-07-2010, 12:29 PM

$16 mill, big deal.

I still say 99.99% of these 'incidents' are complete BS just like the housewife in NY whose 'black box' showed she was mashing the accelerator pedal and not the brake pedal. Most people are stupid.

dad · 04-07-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

It's a joke. Oh well Toyota will get through it.

There are people who will now, never even consider buying a Toyota!

Will insurance companies even cover the Toyota models that have issues?

Zsteve · 04-07-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

U.S. May Fine Toyota $16.4 million. This should get interesting.

U.S. says Toyota broke the law - STLtoday.com

well they did kill some people and hurt others with their known failed stuff.

kenchan · 04-07-2010, 12:29 PM

toyota broke the law by selling crap like yaris which has no toyota quality.

efuseakay · 04-07-2010, 01:22 PM

That guy. He's only out for $. The dude is several hundred thousand in debt. The national news showed the rotors and pads. No way he was standing on the brakes like he claimed.

Zsteve · 04-07-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by efuseakay

That guy. He's only out for $. The dude is several hundred thousand in debt. The national news showed the rotors and pads. No way he was standing on the brakes like he claimed.

must of had smoke bombs on his wheels.

Vegitto-kun · 04-07-2010, 01:38 PM

I personally think the whole toyota thing is ********. most of the times the people that get into the news end up being people who didn't even use their brakes.

and seriously. neutral? turning off the engine?

Anatoray · 04-07-2010, 10:21 PM

IF this goes through, it could lead to a whole new slew of lawsuits against Toyota by people with "claims" of this defect.

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Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	I personally think the whole toyota thing is ********. most of the times the people that get into the news end up being people who didn't even use their brakes. and seriously. neutral? turning off the engine?

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Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 18	IF this goes through, it could lead to a whole new slew of lawsuits against Toyota by people with "claims" of this defect.