RonB wrote:
CNN: "Toyota's president Akio Toyoda apologized for the gas pedal
problems that have forced the recall of millions of vehicles, Japanese
media reported."

What a difference from the approach other auto manufacturer's have
used when faced with a major problem. Apologize. The norm has been
deny it. deny it. deny it. Then grudgingly fix it while continuing
to deny a real problem.

Well, I'd say it's not been much different afaict. They started out w/
"no problem" and "driver error" and blaming floor mats for the problem
and have only now come out since it's clear that it's going to be a
major financial hit so they're trying to recover.

That said, the congresscritters trying to make hay w/ hearings, etc.,
are entirely out of line, too...

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