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Chevrolet Volt comes under fire for setting on fire

Chevrolet Volt comes under fire for setting on fire

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a formal investigation into the Chevrolet Volt. The probe follows an earlier test where a Volt mysteriously caught on fire after a crash.

By Michael Gauthier Nov 28 2011

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No evidence of Toyota electronic failures - NHTSA

No evidence of Toyota electronic failures - NHTSA

In the latest blow to mainstream media hype, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has failed to find any evidence electronic failures led to cases of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.

By Michael Gauthier Aug 11 2010

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Toyota PR planted sudden acceleration/driver error story?

Toyota PR planted sudden acceleration/driver error story?

Wall Street Journal story may have been sourced only from Toyota. NHTSA head says the government is not yet done with its investigation of sudden acceleration by Toyota vehicles.

By Motor1.com Team Jul 16 2010

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Driver error to blame in Toyota sudden acceleration debacle - U.S. DOT

Driver error to blame in Toyota sudden acceleration debacle - U.S. DOT

Did a large amount of people hit the gas instead of the brakes while driving their Toyotas? Get the full story inside.

By Motor1.com Team Jul 14 2010

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Honda recalls 412K vehicles for soft brakes

Honda recalls 412K vehicles for soft brakes

In the latest blow to a Japanese automaker, Honda will recall more than 410,000 vehicles to fix a faulty braking system.

By Michael Gauthier Mar 17 2010

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Are Cosmic Rays the Cause of Toyota's Sudden Acceleration Problems?

Are Cosmic Rays the Cause of Toyota's Sudden Acceleration Problems?

According to a recent report, U.S. regulators are investigating a potential link between cosmic rays and Toyota's sudden acceleration problem.

By Michael Gauthier Mar 16 2010

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