MENU
SEARCHTransportation Secretary Ray LaHood revises his remarks to Toyota owners to take their vehicles to dealers and “exercise caution until repairs can be made.”
Owners of the recalled Toyotas received a warning from Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday to stop driving the vehicles and take them to a dealer for repairs, according to the Associated Press.
LaHood’s warning came while he testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on transportation. LaHood’s advice to owners is to “stop driving it. Take it to a Toyota dealer because they believe they have a fix for it.”
Afterward at a news conference, LaHood said his brusque remarks were "obviously a misstatement,” reported the New York Times
In a statement issued by the agency, LaHood said: “I want to encourage owners of any recalled Toyota models to contact their local dealer and get their vehicles fixed as soon as possible.”
Toyota’s recent recall affects 2.3 millions vehicles with the potential for sticking gas pedals.
LaHood confirmed Wednesday that the Transportation Department was considering a civil penalty against Toyota over the handling of the recalls.
The shift from branch-based software to connected operations is turning rental technology into strategic infrastructure.
Read More →
The shift from branch-based software to connected operations is turning rental technology into strategic infrastructure.
Read More →
The global franchise operation reaches a first in its rental fleet portfolio with new service in Uzbekistan.
Read More →
West Coast disasters pose unique challenges and liabilities for rental fleet operators, who are advised to take steps tailored to their specific situations.
Read More →
Angry car renters are storming social media, the mainstream media, and online ratings platforms to complain about charges they claim are either unfounded or excessive.
Read More →
A Carwiz partner in Puerto Rico is taking on the Panama franchise with operations in the nation's largest airport.
Read More →
The integrated business model combines each operator’s local expertise with international standards to boost sales.
Read More →
The study looks at customer analytics to size up performance in car rentals, rideshare, airlines, lodging, and OTAs.
Read More →
Revcuity, an outgrowth of Frontline Performance Group, aims to help clients capture more revenue moments with face-to-face customers, including in the car rental space.
Read More →
Martin Romjue has been editing and reporting for ARN since 2023 and fully transitioned to the role of chairman of the International Car Rental Show in 2026.
Read More →
