Toyota says it will add brake override system to 3 addition models

Toyota to add brake override on 3 more models
TORRANCE, Calif. – Toyota says it’s installing a brake override system in three more models.
The carmaker says that now 2005-2010 Tacomas, 2009-2010 Venzas and 2008-2010 Sequoias will get the backup safety system that overrides the accelerator if the gas and brake pedals are pressed at …. Read the original article  : here.

Summary Box: Toyota chief to make a rare appearance in front of Congress by foreign CEO

Summary Box: Foreign CEOs in front of Congress
TOYODA IN HOT SEAT: Toyota President Akio Toyoda is expected to testify Wednesday in front of a House committee about the automaker’s big problems with vehicle recalls and safety questions.
WHY IT’S RARE: Foreign CEOs aren’t subject to congressional subpoenas, so lawmakers can’t force them to come … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Toyota chief to make a rare appearance in front of Congress by foreign CEO.

Head of House investigative panel says Toyota misled owners on acceleration issue

Lawmaker says documents show Toyota deception
WASHINGTON – House investigators believe Toyota intentionally resisted the possibility that electronic defects caused unintended acceleration, and then misled the public into thinking its recall would fix all the problems.
Rep. Bart Stupak, who will conduct a hearing Tuesday, also said documents and interviews demonstrate the company relied on … Original article on : Head of House investigative panel says Toyota misled owners on acceleration issue.

10 Best Environment Friendly Cars (Green Cars) in 2010

It was not a very long time ago Eco Friendly or Green Cars aroused interests of only some dedicated tree-huggers. But now, with the rising prices of gas and with some sort of subsidy available on the green cars, every potential car buyer is interested about them. These hybrid cars are fuel efficient but they …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 10 Best Environment Friendly Cars (Green Cars) in 2010.

Aroma Mobiles Price, Availability In India

NEW DELHI, INDIA, (GaeaTimes.com)- Aroma Telecom Private Limited is the new mobile company who are entering the market soon. The company seems to be geared up to ride high in this industry and make its name with in no time by introducing itself with 200+ customer care centers at the very beginning.

The company which has … Original article on : Aroma Mobiles Price, Availability In India.

Micromax Q5 Mobile Launched In India, Price

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Indian market is seeing a flurry of Mobile companies of late. Apart from the big names like LG and Samsung, the local and regional companies are also making foray in the Indian mobile market. Micromax which is emerging as a popular vendor, has recently launched its Q5 mobile handset … Read more >>.

Lava Mobile Phone Price List (India)

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Indian market is a hot destination for the mobile handset makers. Almost every major mobile handset manufacturers have released models in Indian market and the scope of growth is huge. After Korean and Chinese brands, Lava Mobile has announced the availability of its models in India. The consumers are literally spoilt for …. Original article  : Lava Mobile Phone Price List (India).

Toyota apologizes for safety problems, says electronics not cause of stuck gas pedals

Toyota apologizes for handling of safety issues
WASHINGTON – The president of Toyota’s operations apologized for the company’s handling of safety issues Tuesday while insisting that electronic problems did not contribute to sudden acceleration of its cars. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood argued that such a possibility could not be ruled out.
Toyota’s James Lentz and … Read more »».

Toyota’s US president apologizes, says company took too long to confront safety problems

Toyota’s US president apologizes for failures
WASHINGTON – The president of Toyota’s U.S. operations is apologizing for the company’s slow handling of sudden acceleration problems in its vehicles.
James Lentz says Toyota took too long to confront the issue. He says Toyota had poor communications within the company, with government regulators and with its customers.
Lentz’s …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Toyota’s US president apologizes, says company took too long to confront safety problems.

Lawmakers of both parties criticize both Toyota and US safety regulators for safety lapses

Toyota CEO apologizes for recall, accidents
WASHINGTON – Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda raised his right hand and promised to tell the truth. Then, speaking in English, he apologized to Congress – and millions of American Toyota owners – for safety lapses that led to deaths and widespread recalls for accelerator and braking failures.
“I’m deeply …. Source  : Lawmakers of both parties criticize both Toyota and US safety regulators for safety lapses.

Toyota president to take full responsiblity for automakers deep safety woes

Toyota chief arrives for House grilling on safety
WASHINGTON – Amid a phalanx of cameras, the president of Toyota has arrived for a congressional hearing where he is apologizing for driver fears over the safety of the automaker’s cars and trucks.
Still photographers and television cameramen recorded his every move as 53-year-old Akio Toyoda entered … Read more >>>.

‘Toyoda’ changed to ‘Toyota’ for lucky number of pen strokes and symbolic break from past

Lucky number reason for Toyota spelling change
TOKYO – With Akio Toyoda’s name in the news – the Toyota president faced lawmakers’ questions Wednesday at a Washington hearing on safety issues that sparked massive vehicle recalls – here’s one more question: Why the different spellings?
The company is “Toyota.” But Toyoda spells his name with …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Toyoda’ changed to ‘Toyota’ for lucky number of pen strokes and symbolic break from past.

A Comprehensive Guide to Bloom Box Energy

Of late, Bloom Box has created a buzz in the tech community that it will revolutionize how households use the electrical grid for power supply. Bloom Box is a fuel cell that can convert oxygen and another energy source such as natural gas or bio gas into electricity. K.R. Sridhar, a former NASA … Read more : A Comprehensive Guide to Bloom Box Energy.

Lenovo ThinkPad X201 Tablet Review

The Lenovo ThinkPad X201 is the latest ultra portable business laptop from Lenovo and it is available both in standard form and one with a Wacom Tablet Screen. This is no meager powered iPad tablet that can only be used for some web based applications but it is powerful enough so that you can …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Nintendo DSi XL: First Impression

The much hyped Nintendo DSi XL has finally got its official release date in North America. It is destined to hit the game stores on March 28.
DSi XL has been in the center of attraction, since the news of its 93% larger screen than its predecessor got leaked. Though I have only seen the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Apple to Add explicit section to App store

Apple is reportedly going to introduce an “Explicit” section for application in its iTunes connect system. Eventually this category would include applications from third party developers and will be restricted from being accessed by minors.
Apple has opted for the ‘Explicit’ section after receiving numerous complains over adult-themed apps available to download in the App … Read : Apple to Add explicit section to App store.

Toyota says electronics not the source of vehicle acceleration problems.

Toyota chief: Electronics not to blame for problem
WASHINGTON – Toyota’s president is telling a congressional hearing there is no problem with the electronics of Toyota vehicles despite suggestions from some safety experts that there is a connection to unwanted acceleration.
Akio Toyoda told the House oversight committee that he is “absolutely confident” that the … Read : Toyota says electronics not the source of vehicle acceleration problems..

7 Most Impressive Features of Windows Phone 7

Windows Mobile is almost dead now. But it seems that Windows Phone 7 will keep alive the hope of Microsoft to enter the smartphone OS market arena. The Windows Phone 7 series, codenamed “Photon” was revealed during the Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona. The new mobile OS is nothing like the old … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 7 Most Impressive Features of Windows Phone 7.

Report finds Toyota slips among owners, but brand loyalty remains high

Report: Toyota slips in eyes of owners
YONKERS, N.Y. – Toyota’s standing with current owners has slipped, according to a report released Friday, but the automaker’s brand integrity is still relatively intact.

A survey by Consumer Reports found that 60 percent of Toyota drivers said they would consider buying another Toyota. That was down 10 percentage points …. Original source  : Report finds Toyota slips among owners, but brand loyalty remains high.

10 Best Laptops to Buy in 2010

It was not very long time ago, a laptop would cost an arm or a leg. But now a decent powered laptop would be available at less than a thousand bucks. Unless, you are an avid gamer or you just love anything ancient, you must appreciate the portability and ease of use the laptop provides … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 10 Best Laptops to Buy in 2010.