Toyota press release NEW YORK, NY April 29, 2010 – Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney E. Slater announced today the appointment of six highly-regarded safety and quality experts to Toyota's independent North American Quality Advisory Panel, completing the Panel's membership. The distinguished roster of experts, with experience spanning the corporate, government, education and non-profit … [Read more...]
Toyota launches North American Quality Advisory Panel with leading quality and safety experts
April 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A reminder from Pirelli Tire: It’s spring! Please don’t drive on winter tires.
April 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Montreal (April 26, 2010) – Pirelli Tire reminds motorists that the attributes that make winter tires so important when the weather is cold also make it important to remove them as the weather warms up. Pirelli’s winter tires are manufactured using specialized compounds to keep the tread surface flexible and add grip when the temperature is below 7º C. Those compounds are designed for the … [Read more...]
Lexus Canada announces recall to update GX460 Vehicle Stability Control software
April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
TORONTO, ON – April 19, 2010 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) has announced a voluntary safety recall affecting approximately 446 2010 model year GX 460 vehicles to update software in the vehicle’s Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system. Toyota’s vehicle and design evaluation objective is to meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements. Toyota’s engineering team undertook … [Read more...]
Toyota Canada announces 2 more recalls
April 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There is the old saying that things come in threes. Right about now, Toyota employees must be wishing three had been the magic number. Late yesterday afternoon, Toyota Canada announced 2 more recalls. The first is for the spare tire carrier on the 1998 to 2010 Sienna FWD model that can rust and fall off. Obviously this can create a bit of a collision hazard. The second applies tray style floor … [Read more...]
Toyota Extends Brake Override Feature to Provide an Additional Measure of Customer Confidence
February 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Toyota Canada press release TORONTO, Ontario, February 23, 2010 – Toyota Canada today announced that it will install a brake override system on an expanded range of customers’ vehicles to provide an additional measure of confidence. This braking system enhancement will automatically reduce engine power when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are applied simultaneously under certain driving … [Read more...]
