Toyota Trivia III

TOYOTA TRIVIA III

21) In 2010, Toyota suspended sales of eight models while it developed a fix for what potential safety issue?

FAULTY AIRBAG STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDALS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE SHORT-CIRCUITING HEATER

A fix was rolled out for the sticking accelerator pedals, but heavy news coverage of the situation and additional recalls led to Congressional hearings and the company paying three federal penalties.

22) What was the first North American full-size pickup to be built by a Japanese manufacturer?

TACOMA TUNDRA T100 TRITON

The Tundra was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year in 2000 and 2008. It is the only full-size pickup truck manufactured in Texas.

23) What was Toyota's first hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle to be sold commercially?

NEXO MIRAI AVALON CLARITY

As of December 2017, global sales totaled 5,300 Mirais. The top selling markets were the U.S. with 2,900 units, Japan with 2,100 and Europe with 200.