As if Toyota didn’t have enough problems, now they are planning to recall 300,000 Prius hybrids. This is definitely an issue that the company doesn’t need right now! Apparently, there is a problem with the brakes on these variants of the Prius.
The company recently had to suspend the production of eight models of cars it produces. It has been alleged that the models are plagued by sticky gas pedals that have been responsible for a number of uncontrolled acceleration accidents. It is alleged that 19 deaths and numerous injuries have resulted.
Toyota recently surpassed General Motors for the title of the world’s #1 automaker. It will be interesting to see how all of these issues affect that status.
Charlie: I’m not surprised there are issues with those junky little hybrids.
Annie: The Prius is a great car!
Charlie: A great big SUV could roll over one and barely feel a bump!
Annie: Please! Give me a break! The Prius gets good safety ratings AND they help to save the planet!
Charlie: Save the planet? Didn’t you hear about the recent “Climategate” scandal? This manmade global warming stuff is a great big HOAX!
Annie: What about melting glaciers?
Charlie: The earth has been around for billions of years and climate has been in a constant state of change over all that time. There are periods of warming followed by cooling and vice versa. Our SUV’s have nothing to do with it!
Annie: I disagree. I think doing things like driving hybrids are a good idea!
Charlie: Why don’t we all just go back to living in caves and walking everywhere we need to go? That would REALLY help save the planet by your logic!
Annie: Living in a cave would be perfect for you, because you’re just a Neanderthal!
Charlie: A Neanderthal who enjoys ALL the modern comforts and conveniences and doesn’t plan to give up ANY of them!
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Related Reading: Toyota Recalls Prius
Charlie and Annie’s Daily Point to Ponder: Do you think manmade global warming is a reality? If so, will technology such as hybrid cars solve the problem? (Please leave your response in the “comments” section.)
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Answer to the previous Kitty Quiz: Toxoplasmosis
Current Kitty Quiz: Which newer cat breed was registered with TICA in 1995 and is an attempt to create a breed that combines the exoticism of a wild jungle cat with the temperament of a domestic cat?
Please check the next post for the answer to the current Kitty Quiz!
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