Toyota

Toyota recalls more vehicles
By Carolyne Phillips
February 24, 2011 - 11:47am
After the company's recall last Spring, it's recalling more after additional problems discovered.

NEW YORK -- Toyota has discovered two more major problems with some of their cars. According to CNN, pedals were getting stuck when drivers weren't replacing the plastic pad correctly and retention clips in the center console were coming loose, causing the gas pedal to stick.

Toyota's last recall was on some of its 2009 vehicles. The company is now recalling several Lexus models including the 2004-2007 and 2004-2006 Highlander and Highlander Hybrids.

Toyota recalls more than 2 million vehicles
By Emily Dunckle
February 24, 2011 - 10:24am
Accelerator pedals could cause safety problems.

Toyota Motor Corp. is issuing a recall of 2.17 million vehicles sold in the United States, according to Yahoo! News. Toyota said the recall addresses gas pedals that can get stuck under floor mats or carpeting. 

How bad is the Iceland volcano?
By Feiran Lei
April 19, 2010 - 10:40am
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The Iceland volcano is not only a environmental disaster but, due to the cancellation of flights, also a nightmare to the European economy.

According to CNN, 63,000 flights had been canceled in four days, disrupting global travel and freight.

Government plans to fine Toyota $16.4 million
By Katie Siefert
April 5, 2010 - 5:13pm
Plus, Syracuse needs volunteers and Butler announced Matt Howard is playing in NCAA Championship game.

The federal government  would like to fine Toyota $16.375 million because of the company's recent recalls. Toyota recalled over 2.3 million vehicles with a faulty accelerator pedals. The government plans on giving Toyota the largest civil fine allowed under the Tread Act after Toyota failed to notify the government when it learned vehicle problems were occurring worldwide. The fine, if imposed, would be the largest civil penalty the government has ever made on a car company. Toyota has two weeks to accept or fight this fine.

Demolition experts say tearing down building by I-81 could be a nightmare
By Gregory Shillinglaw
March 12, 2010 - 11:06am
Plus, Tiger Woods plans to return at Masters and U.S. retail sales rise in February

Several local contractors say the demolition of the building by Interstate 81 could be a nightmare. Contractors are scheduled to submit their bids today to demolish a building that has closed the highway for two weeks. One local contractor, Welch & Sons, says it will not be submitting a bid. 

“If a job starts bad, it’s going to end bad, and this one has started bad,” Charlie Welch, who owns the company, said. “Whoever gets that job, I say good luck to them.”

Toyota's repairs don't work either
By Iris Park
March 4, 2010 - 11:37am

According to an Associated Press Analysis, at least 15 Toyota drivers have reported acceleration problems even after repairs were made because of the recent recalls.


Toyota says a mechanical flaw with the pedals caused the acceleration problems, but is investigating whether the problems are electronic.


More than 8 million Toyotas have been recalled worldwide since October.


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Lufthansa strike suspended as British Airways crew votes in favor of strike
By David DeGuzman
February 22, 2010 - 7:37pm
Plus, Toyota faces federal investigation and San Diego releases LaDainian Tomlinson.

An agreement was made late Monday between the pilots' union and Lufthansa to suspend a work stoppage that started earlier the same day. The stoppage has been suspended until March 8, giving an opportunity for the deadlocked parties to continue negotiations.

About 4,000 pilots went on strike, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The strike, which was originally planned to last four days, began after Lufthansa announced plans to cut staff costs by shifting jobs overseas.

Onondaga County's second most wanted caught
By Samuel Taylor
February 17, 2010 - 8:28pm
Plus, the U.S. will launch an investigation into Toyota Corolla steering issues, and a Haiti judge has freed Americans who were charged with kidnapping.

A man who was number two on Onondaga County's Ten Most Wanted list turned himself in today, County Sheriff Kevin Walsh said.

Parawahsaman Deer, 24, was wanted for violation of his parole and was taken into custody just after 6 p.m. today without incident, according to CNYcentral.com.

Walsh said Deer made arrangements to turn himself in today after contacting his lawyer.

U.S. wants to know when Toyota knew about problems
By Gregory Shillinglaw
February 16, 2010 - 7:06pm
Plus, Onondaga County Sheriff's Office arrests man on Top 10 list and U.S. hockey beats Switzerland in opener

Federal safety regulators are investigating whether Toyota reacted quickly enough when it recalled millions of vehicles with sticky accelerator pedals.


Federal law says car companies are required to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration within five days of discovering a manufacturing problem. If Toyota is found to have violated this law, the government says it could fine the automaker up to $16.4 million, the maximum fine allowed.

Toyota suspends production in two U.S. plants
By Alexandra Leogrande
February 16, 2010 - 1:47pm
Plus, SU Basketball fans line up to get tickets for College GameDay and the New York Jets negotiate their return to SUNY Cortland for summer training camp.

Toyota is planning to temporarily shut down production at two U.S. plants, one in Kentucky and another in Texas, according to CNN. After a series of recalls Toyota's sales have been decreasing, and Toyota has decided to adjust production levels of some of its popular models. The Kentucky plant will not produce cars Feb. 26, while the Texas plant will suspend production the week of March 15 and in mid April.