Toyota recalls, but problems remain

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	This week in Car Tech Wayne Cunningham CNET.com Toyota recalls, but problems remain First it was floor mats, now it is an accelerator mechanism from a supplier. Toyota has been scrambling to deal with an upwelling of complaints about unintended acceleration issues with its cars. But will the latest recall fix the problem? Although Toyota identified a problem with the accelerator in a variety of late model cars, some experts are pointing to electronic throttle controls. Even Steve Wozniak sounded off about an acceleration problem in his Prius, caused by repeatedly raising the cruise control speed. Questions about inconsistent braking in the Prius caused the U.S. and Japanese governments to open investigations.  What Toyota once saw as a small glitch is now an escalating emergency  Wozniak cites 'scary' Prius acceleration problem  Toyota's latest woes may be hard-wired Most popular products Magellan RoadMate 1470  Check prices TomTom XL 340 S  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 205W  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 1690  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 255W  Check prices Latest reviews and features 2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS Unlike most SUVs, the 2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS delivers excellent handling and speed, but at a high cost. New cabin tech options make it more livable for everyday driving. Read more  Check prices 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS Firmly set as a luxury car (as opposed to a sports car), the 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS offers a suite of modern electronics and one of the better sound systems available in a vehicle. Read more  Check prices 2010 Acura TSX V-6 Even with more power and great handling, the 2010 Acura TSX V-6 desperately needs a cabin tech upgrade if it's to remain relevant. Read more  Check prices 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart Driven enthusiastically, the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart shows some chops, but its roughness might make it a little hard to live with on a daily basis. Read more  Check prices Car Tech blog Six reasons iPads and cars don't mix Antuan Goodwin Associate Editor, Car Tech When I saw the Apple iPad unveiled last week, I immediately thought about how I could mount that sucker in my car. After all, Apple's Mac Mini is already the heart behind many custom car computing setups and there are more than a few car-centric iPhone and iPod Touch apps that will certainly be compatible with the new device. With a smaller profile than the Mini and a bigger screen than the iPhone, the iPad seems ripe for some sort of in-car application. Read more Comment of the week A pro speculates on the in-car iPad Posted by ncprince I am a custom installer and the first thing that crossed my mind was, "How many of my customers are going to want this in the dash somehow?" And, you know what, I have received that request twice already. One guy wants me to mount his Clear WiMax antenna in his trunk once the iPad comes out. Could be cool; I can see this at car shows later this year.  Read more  In other news... 1. Distractions, not phones, cause crashes 2. Suzuki Burgman scooter runs on fuel cell 3. Navigation wars heat up with new Nokia 4. Mini EV: Battery size is an issue, not range 5. Automakers hit football's big game with new ads More Car Tech resources  Car Tech forums  Green car buying guide  Car Tech videos  Car Tech podcast  All new car reviews  Past car shows
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