Issues

Energy & Commerce Committee Requests More Information on Toyota Recall

February 3, 2010

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry A. Waxman and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Bart Stupak today requested clarification regarding several recent statements made by James E. Lentz, President and Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, regarding the automaker’s recent recall announcements.  The Committee is seeking clarification of Mr. Lentz’s statements in light of information shared by Toyota officials during a January 27, 2010, meeting with Committee staff.

NHTSA Consumer Advisory on Toyota Recalls

February 2, 2010
For Immediate Release
Monday, February 1, 2010
Contact: Karen Aldana

Avis Budget Group Announces Removal of Recalled Toyotas from U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico Rental Fleet

February 2, 2010

Parsippany, N.J. Jan 27, 2010 – Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAR) issued the following statement to customers today via its Avis and Budget consumer web sites:

"The safety and peace of mind of our customers are a top priority for Avis Budget Group. In light of the safety concerns being raised about Toyota vehicles, we are taking the precaution of removing all of the approximately 20,000 cars that Toyota has identified for recall from our corporate fleet in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico effective Wednesday, January 27, 2010.

Media Mayhem: On his one year anniversary, Obama’s green report card

January 22, 2010

Jan. 18, 2010

By Ken Edelstein

Daniel Becker, director, Safe Climate Campaign:

A case in which the only winners are lawyers

January 21, 2010

Click here to view the story at MSNBC.com

2001-2003 Mitsubishi Galant Passenger Window Switches

January 19, 2010

Click here to view the Extended Warranty information

1999-2004 Chevrolet Tracker Suspension Corrosion

January 19, 2010

Click here to view the service bulletin

What is a Secret Warranty?

January 15, 2010

Secret warranties are a multi-billion consumer abuse. Every auto company makes mistakes in building cars. Whether they are design defects that affect every car or whether they are manufacturing defects which affect only some cars, they must be repaired. The only question is who pays for the manufacturers’ mistakes, the manufacturer or the consumer.

Honda Recalling Ridgeline Pickups for Electrical Issue

January 15, 2010

Click here to view the story from the New York Times

GM Power Steering Fluid Leak and Fires 2006 Impala/Monte Carlo, 2005-06 Grand Prix

January 15, 2010

Click here to view the PE Closing Memo

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