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    Feds Blame Toyota Acceleration Incidents on Mechanical Issues

    Two years ago, after thousands of complaints about unintended acceleration, Toyota recalled nearly 8 million vehicles and paid a record $49 million in fines. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hired NASA to investigate Toyota's problems and, today, NASA released its findings .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Two years ago, after thousands of complaints about unintended acceleration, Toyota recalled nearly 8 million vehicles and paid a record $49 million in fines. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hired NASA to investigate Toyota's problems and, today, NASA released its findings. Matt DeBord, who covers the auto industry for several national publications, including BNET, has more on today's report.

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