Issue 52 | Apr 2014 [recall]

Hi again. What's happening with car companies these days? Toyota paid a $1.2 billion fine for hiding defects in 3.8 million cars and GM is facing the maximum daily fine for not answering questions about defective ignition switches. Now Toyota is recalling 6.4 million vehicles. Maybe it's safer to walk? Shoes rarely face recalls.

— Promod

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