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Tesla learned from Toyota's playbook! At least they were settling their "unintended acceleration" issue as Tesla were getting started: Deny and minimise systemi
by mattbee 6y ago
Tesla learned from Toyota's playbook! At least they were settling their "unintended acceleration" issue as Tesla were getting started: Deny and minimise systemic faults, recall quietly if ever, and blame it on the user wherever possible. I think they paid billion dollar fine in the US?
I had a 2002 Celica that tried to kill me (gas pedal that got stuck under the floor mat at 90... 95... 100... on the M62) but I loved it too much to hold a grudge.
- perl4ever 6y agoI had a Honda years ago that had a gas pedal that hinged at the floor. And when the Toyota gas pedal thing was in the news, I was like "ha, they cheaped out" and was glad I had a Honda. Recently, I believe Honda has switched to the pedal hinging from above though. But I have a hard time taking many complaints seriously. If you have a 600 hp sports car, sure, a stuck gas pedal could kill you before you know what happened. But a 2002 Celica at 90 (mph or kph) - you expect me to believe that the brakes can't overcome the engine, and you can't shift to neutral before it goes into orbit?
- mattbee 6y agoThe official number of suspected deaths connected to the issue in the US alone was 89. I'm not sure why you wouldn't take it seriously.
- perl4ever 6y agoWhat is "the issue"? Back when Toyota was in the news, there were multiple alleged issues. I commented on the issue of loose floor mats, on an underpowered car, on a high speed road. Even if it is potentially fatal, I don't see what's specific to Toyota.