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Forum: Technology July 18th 12, 06:52 AM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus,rec.autos.tech
Replies: 12
Views: 1,172
Posted By john
Exploding Fords are yesterdays news, we now have faulty accelerators

Buy a Ford or Mazda for any family member you want to see maimed,
dismembered or burned. Makes a great stocking stuffer (yes there are
actual taxidermy services that will pack all the charred bits...
Forum: Technology October 6th 10, 03:29 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 30
Views: 2,396
Posted By john
Only BMW 5 Series, Hyundai Sonata get NHTSA top safety ratings of2011 models

BMW’s 5 Series and Hyundai Sonata were the only new for 2011 models to
receive an overall 5-star safety rating in the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration’s new safety evaluations.

The...
Forum: Technology September 30th 10, 01:26 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 127
Views: 7,154
Posted By john
2012 Ford Focus Gets 40 MPG Highway, Pressuring Hybrids

Ford expects that its 2012 Ford Focus, which will be shown at the
Paris Motor Show, will get 40 miles per gallon on the highway, an 18%
improvement over the current model.

That would make the Focus...
Forum: Technology September 19th 10, 08:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 10
Views: 712
Posted By john
Toyota settles Calif crash lawsuit, cuts dealer loose to fend for itself

A Toyota spokesman confirmed the settlement Saturday in a statement e-
mailed to the Associated Press. It was first reported on the Los
Angeles Times' Web site Friday night. The company would not...
Forum: Technology August 31st 10, 04:07 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By john
2011 Buick Regal Top Safety Pick, Lexus IS "Average" Infiniti G35/37 "Marginal"

"The 2011 Buick Regal has been named a Top Safety Pick from the
Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, besting models from Lexus and
Infiniti.

General Motors has said it has positioned Buick to...
Forum: Technology August 15th 10, 10:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 17
Views: 935
Posted By john
Freep.com and Detroitnews.com voted top tabloid sites

johnny douchebag gets his world news from Fox and his car news from
these two sites.

Just so you know which ones to avoid.
Forum: Technology August 15th 10, 06:50 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 31
Views: 1,747
Posted By john
Ford considered most likely to spontaneously combust brand 2 quarters in row in KBB study
Forum: Technology August 15th 10, 05:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 17
Views: 935
Posted By john
"The Sun Never Sets on GM's Automotive Talent"

"Specifically, I asked Terry Woychowski, GM's vice president, vehicle
program management, this: "Does the GM CEO need to be a car guy?"

Woychowski, who has spent his career at GM and has more...
Forum: Technology August 15th 10, 05:49 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 31
Views: 1,747
Posted By john
Ford most-considered brand 2 quarters in row in KBB study

"For the second quarter in a row, Ford is the most-considered
automotive brand among new-car shoppers, according to Kelley Blue
Book's brand-watch study.

Ford scored an overall brand consideration...
Forum: Technology August 15th 10, 03:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 1
Views: 480
Posted By john
Ford vehicles bursting into flames due to substandard manufacturing in mexico plants

"Since the 1970s when the image of flaming Ford Pintos seared itself
into the public consciousness, America's number two auto maker has
been number one in its association with vehicles that burn. ...
Forum: Technology August 9th 10, 05:16 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 143
Views: 7,242
Posted By john
$20,000 over sticker for Chevy Volt is simply supply and demand

"So you think the Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost too much? Tell
that to the Chevy dealer who has already decided to charge $20,000
over the sticker price.

That's right. Months before the...
Forum: Technology August 4th 10, 06:41 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By john
Toyota Dealers Verified Sudden Acceleration Problems in 2003

Toyota Motor Corp. knew of at least six sudden acceleration incidents
as early as 2003, including some that were verified by its own
technicians and dealers, according to court documents filed Monday...
Forum: Technology August 1st 10, 07:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 8
Views: 700
Posted By john
Toyota gambles with Fire Sale Prices over piling inventory!!!

Looks like inventory is piling up, and a good way of doing a fire sale
is Low Lease Rates to riskier customers (sub-prime?) instead of Cash
Incentives.

"For Toyota, the deal could be a financial...
Forum: Technology August 1st 10, 04:14 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 11
Views: 885
Posted By john
Toyota and Lexus recalled over Steering Defect (Recall #14-14 of 2010)

A family of six died screaming for help in a Ford Explorer six days
ago. But it wasn't Ford's fault, thus no need for a recall. Blame
the tire company. Here the buck is yours buddy! hehehe.... ...
Forum: Technology July 30th 10, 02:21 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 11
Views: 885
Posted By john
Toyota and Lexus recalled over Steering Defect (Recall #13-14 of2010)

"Toyota Motor Corp. announced it would recall 412,000 vehicles today
for steering issues -- in its 13 and 14th recall campaigns of 2010.

The new recalls mean Toyota has recalled more than 5 million...
Forum: Technology July 30th 10, 12:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 14
Views: 781
Posted By john
Recall Notice!

Pant recall warning here.

I buy special Stainmaster(tm) pants, so that when my Depends leak I
don't have to have them professionally cleaned. My tailor called me
today that said the size 52" waist...
Forum: Technology July 29th 10, 01:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 14
Views: 781
Posted By john
Douchebag "john" posts recall alerts, obtains attention he missed out on as child.

john's doctor says the need for newsgroup attention is driven by the
fact mommy and daddy didn't give him enough attention as a child, and
his evil uncle fingered his bumbum.
Forum: Technology July 27th 10, 07:27 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 14
Views: 781
Posted By john
2011 Explorer to drive momentum. EcoBoost gets Camry MPG

"Ford executives said today that the 2011 Explorer will get 30% better
fuel efficiency than the outgoing model with a turbocharged EcoBoost
engine and 25% better fuel economy with a standard V6...
Forum: Technology July 23rd 10, 12:47 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By john
john's genitals subpoenaed by Judge Judy

john kept explaining that the genitals really were there, somewhere,
between his legs even though they were not visible, yet the court was
convinced they were hiding out in Mexico, for purpose of...
Forum: Technology July 22nd 10, 07:11 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By john
Toyota subpoenaed by federal grand jury, can determine criminalcharges

"Toyota said it was the company's second subpoena from a federal grand
jury — a panel that can determine whether evidence exists to bring
criminal charges.

Defective steering relay rods led Toyota...
Forum: Technology July 20th 10, 04:38 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 20
Views: 1,579
Posted By john
BMW wouldn't stop! Stuck acceleration - passengers dead

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/08/08/48hours/main765413.shtml

"“I’ve driven that street thousands of times, every day,” says Mary.
“You come out of a turn and you’re just starting to accelerate...
Forum: Technology July 19th 10, 03:13 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 20
Views: 1,579
Posted By john
American Cars No Less Reliable than iPhone says Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs says just like the iPhone, duct tape can fix most of the
issues with American cars.
Forum: Technology July 18th 10, 11:23 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 20
Views: 1,579
Posted By john
Ford cars being recalled for combustible materials

Ford has hatched a plan to combat terrorism. Resume production on the
Pinto, and give them away free to members of the Taliban. A gentle
nudge in the rear from any compact car at 20mph or more will...
Forum: Technology July 18th 10, 05:59 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 20
Views: 1,579
Posted By john
JD Power APEAL Survey: Toyota ranked next to last, Honda, Nissanbelow average

"Just as in the 2009 APEAL study, all three Japanese mass market
brands – Toyota, Honda and Nissan -- scored below the industry
average. In this year’s study, Toyota also ranked next to last,...
Forum: Technology July 18th 10, 04:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota,alt.autos.toyota.camry,alt.autos.toyota.prius,alt.autos.lexus
Replies: 17
Views: 764
Posted By john
German auto makers admit poor reliability

Today my doctor introduced some new meds into my daily regimen. He
jokingly refers to it as chemical labotomy treatment. The new pills
are quite a bit more expensive and long term are bit of...
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