The Toyota Witch Hunt
This Business Week article should be required reading before folks go spouting off about how unsafe Toyotas are.
The entire “unintended acceleration” issue reeks of a new American value: complete lack of personal responsibility. It’s always someone else’s fault if things don’t go perfectly correct. It’s certainly not the fact the person piloting a 3,500 pound pile of steel and plastic should know how to use the transmission or the dang off button or switch! It’s disgusting to see how American drivers not only get away with treating their vehicles like appliances but are almost encouraged to do so.
On the bright side, Ford stands to handsomely gain from Toyota’s hardships. Until their recalls start happening again, but what do you think the chances are of the government putting a domestic’s feet to the fire?
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