Automobiles–or cars has revolutionized the way people move. It is a significant mode of transportation, offering the convenience and comfort that an airplane offers but with unrivaled flexibility. Cars are essential to everyday life, from getting places, transporting goods, connecting far-away places. The question arises when the reliability and the safety of the car comes into question. A sample of this problem made it self known when Toyota car mats were interfering with the gas pedal, potentially harmful to the passengers and pedestrian on the road. According to another Sauder blogger, that goes by the name Ryan Taggart, Toyota‘s recalls had been a problem since 2005, and was recalling more vehicles than it was selling. It had even got to the point where in 2007 Consumer Reports magazine halted recommendations on their car models.
According to my analysis, Toyota has to improve their products by better quality control and better manufacturing processes. The mistakes that are made can resonate more loudly if the problem is widespread. I agree with Ryan’s view on the matter, he said “Toyota handled the mechanical issues very ethically and directed the blame to themselves as a company, and fixed the issues on every car, free of charge.” In my opinion this is the way to go for Toyota. They need to realize that the damage has been done and often the best defense is just explain and take full responsibility for the matter.
