Posts tagged: Accelerator

Chrysler’s swift recall shows effect of Toyota PR debacle – Los Angeles Times


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Chrysler's swift recall shows effect of Toyota PR debacle
Los Angeles Times
In the Toyota cases, both the automaker and NHTSA said the pedals had a tendency to stick in a partially depressed position, or were slow to return to idle
Chrysler Is Recalling Caliber and Compass for Accelerator Pedal ProblemNew York Times (blog)
Chrysler Recalls 25000 Dodge Caliber & Jeep Compass Vehicles Over Sticky PedalsThe Consumerist (blog)

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Accelerator’s Mirina Advances, Qliance Nabs Bezos Bucks, Spiration Adds $6.5M … – Xconomy


Accelerator's Mirina Advances, Qliance Nabs Bezos Bucks, Spiration Adds $6.5M
Xconomy
There was quiet before the storm this week, as Dendreon is eagerly awaiting the FDA's decision by May 1 on whether it will clear the company's prostate

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TOYOTA Recall pedal GM PONTIAC VIBE 1 of 2

My car was cruising in 2 nd gear and the accelerator just took off on me like if the car was gunned. i was going 20 Mph with my wife. I grabbed my phone and recorded the ordeal, car accelerated on its own i think i was in second gear 100 mph, Iphone took a bit to long but i manage to record something. i called GM and they said Recall was done theres nothing that we can do for you.
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Acer Veriton All-in-One Desktop PC

Acer is certainly not rest on its laurels. Following a recent wave of new product releases is the All-In-One Z280G ThinkCentre desktops. By focusing on energy and space saving qualities, Acer is aiming firmly at the computer market trade. The Z280G Aspire features a 18.5 “widescreen LCD monitor, offering a 16:9 aspect ratio with 1366 x 768. The unit is less than three inches wide, making it perfect,” said Acer “for reception areas, hotel lobbies … and any office that requires an integrated space thanks to their design. Read more »