Toyota challenges runaway car claim
Toyota has cast doubt on an American man’s claim that his Prius sped out of control reaching 94mph.
The car-maker said his report was inconsistent with the findings of the company’s preliminary investigation.
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The car-maker said his report was inconsistent with the findings of the company’s preliminary investigation.
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