Read more NHTSA stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/9411/nhtsa.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 12:25:03 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73417/feds-toyota-statement-on-accidents-misleading.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFederal safety officials have criticized Toyota for trying to play down mechanical concerns over their "runaway cars.” Though victims and media reports have suggested that computer malfunctions or pedal design flaws are to blame in several incidents in which cars uncontrollably accelerated, Toyota says oversize floor mats are the only...http://www.newser.com/story/73417/feds-toyota-statement-on-accidents-misleading.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 05 Nov 2009 14:21:26 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/63236/prius-owners-sue-over-faulty-headlights.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagToyota’s Prius, now in its third generation, remains the dominant hybrid car. But an increasing number of older Prius owners are finding that the autos have a potentially dangerous flaw—failing headlights. What's worse, the so-called high-intensity discharge lamps, which are optional ugrades, can cost more than $1,000 to...http://www.newser.com/story/63236/prius-owners-sue-over-faulty-headlights.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 30 Jun 2009 17:38:51 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/5926/blazing-switches-trigger-massive-ford-recall.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFord is recalling 3.6 million vehicles with cruise-control switches that have caused fires even with the engine off, CNN reports. The company recently settled a lawsuit in the death of a woman killed in her home after her husband said their Ford pickup burst into flames in the garage.http://www.newser.com/story/5926/blazing-switches-trigger-massive-ford-recall.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 15 Aug 2007 23:56:26 CDT