Toyota brake valve the Lexus or a moratorium on the production and sales
Xinhua Tokyo 2/ 9 APR company of Toyota's hybrid strategy flagship models Prius (Gallery Forum) depression "brake", instead of door use similar brake system hybrid cars HS250h Lexus, Toyota has been generally concerned about SAI. The media here 9 reported that Toyota will be suspended above the car production and sales.
Japan economic news website, due to the modification procedures, production of brake related software requires a period of time, starting from the end of this week the two car will halt production.
But Reuters news that Toyota will pause at this stage only indicates that the two car sales, while for the media that it will temporarily stop production, the company says "has not yet decided."
9/00 Toyota officially to the Japan national land transport, presented the "brake valve" recall application report. In addition to including last May to end of production of the Prius and Lexus HS250h, last December, just listing of Toyota SAI, also includes free family power charging plug-electric hybrid cars "Prius PHV".
The first was a simple "brake valve" is on sale in May last year of the new Prius. The car under specific conditions, brake system brake difficulties can occur. Toyota said company since January of this year has been in production since the Prius brake system of electronic procedures done related to modify.
Commentators considered that, in addition to the Toyota Prius models considered recall is to dispel the concerns of consumers as soon as possible to rebuild consumer trust in hybrid cars, hybrid cars because it has been determined for the development strategy of Toyota.
(Xinhua)
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Toyota in Japan recall SAI and Lexus HS250h
Xinhua February 17, Tokyo (Italian) Toyota Japan automobile company Toyota chapter men carrying Vice President Sasaki 17-night really a once again held a press conference in Tokyo, Toyota problem car recall progress and improvement of the quality management of the company, Toyota announced following the new chapter male hybrid Prius car (Gallery Forum) , now officially recall on SAI and Lexus HS250h two problems.
SAI
Toyota chapter men on the 9th of this month in Tokyo, held a press conference was announced in Japan domestic recall new hybrid Prius, 4 kinds of cars were about 22.3 million units, including Lexus HS250h 1.2 million units, SAI about 1.1 million units. Toyota last week has officially began to recall the new Prius hybrid vehicle for maintenance, it is estimated that by the end of this month may recall from 7 to 8%.
Lexus HS250h
For media queries Toyota again in recall on slow and President of the delay, I showed up for their Toyota chapter men fail to resolve the crisis, and regrets that no intention to conceal or to avoid, in future, Toyota will pay more attention to the information collection and feedback. Toyota chapter men once again to recall events to the user impact of apology, and indicated that it would not cost to restore the trust of customers, Toyota will focus on strengthening quality management and expanding information openness. But Toyota chapter men suggested that he is unlikely to attend the 24th United States House of representatives regarding Toyota recall events held hearings.
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GAZ group: does not exclude the possibility of producing new cars
According to Russia's new social reports, Russia Gorky Automobile Group (GAZ) CEO Bobby ・ Andersson 4, told reporters that the company does not deny that there are plans for the production of new cars.
Russia's new social reporter test drive GAZelle commercial vehicle, the President told reporters: "However we caution that we are currently considering a variety of programmes including production of new cars. "
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EU approval for Sweden to provide loan guarantees Saab cars
Xinhua February 8, Brussels (still) the EU Commission decision of 8 November, approved for Sweden Government Saab Automobile companies from the European Investment Bank for 4 million euros loan guarantee.
It is learnt that Saab Automobile Company is currently preparing to launch a total of 10 million euros of investment projects to improve vehicle fuel efficiency and safety performance. To this end, Saab Automobile companies want access to loans from the EIB.
The European Commission issued a statement, warranty provided by the Government of Sweden in 82.8 percent belong to government subsidies, but in line with the EU response to the financial crisis to make special provision, the remaining 17.2% is charged on the basis of market prices, does not constitute Government subsidies without approval, and therefore does not have an impact on competition in the market.
Saab Automobile was originally United States General Motors in an important brand in Europe. In January this year, the economic crisis in troubled GM decided to Saab brand sold to Netherlands sports car manufacturer automobile company Spyker.
(Xinhua)
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Toyota was 36 million u.s. consumers face between the claws of claims
Fall back to turmoil in the world large cheqi Toyota , is constantly feel the United States market "terrible". United States regulatory authorities recently issued subpoenas requiring Toyota provides file to assist in a recall is timely, it will probably let Toyota faces huge fines. On the other hand, the amount of claims from consumers is estimated at $ 36 billion, the United States Government and civil society is "closed" Toyota.
United States Committee on the national highway traffic safety (NHTSA) to Toyota issued three "TQ" (Timeliness Query) summons, two for carpet, a response to the throttle. The agencies want to force Toyota provide more file that explains how and when will find car defects. If it finds the "conceal" Toyota, every "TQ" means up to 1640 million civil penalty.
Toyota another big challenge is huge from civil claims. According to the United States media, as of last weekend America accumulated 44 cases collective for Toyota, estimated 36 million. These proceedings are, for the depreciation of vehicles is also available for personal and property damage. At the same time, the United States claimed that due to defects caused the death count as of yesterday added 3 to 37 29 accidents involved.
Toyota statement said that Toyota North America Inc. is taking measures to ensure that inventory levels reasonable, 26, shutting down factories located in Kentucky, and another is located in the Texas plant is 15 March and April 12, closed down.
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