Confessions of a Toyota Fan

I have always been a die-hard fan of Toyota. Hence, when I wanted to buy a new car in Middle East, it was very easy to make a decision. 

• The news of the recent crisis is a big disappointment as it is about quality, something Toyota was always popular for...
• Now Honda also has announced recall for faulty airbag, driver side
• Another small news item says, VW to recall its couple of models in Brazil ( over 190 K!)  as 'a component was not sufficiently lubricated, which could cause the rear wheels to seize up or even fall off' ! 

If Japanese recalls were not sufficient ( both their top 2, Toyota and Honda), now Germans have entered the fray :(

At least these companies have taken the step to recall. Wonder, if other manufacturers are hiding any such, or even more dangerous problems from the innocent ( not so innocent, when we use cellphones while driving) car owners...

For some reactions in US, in lighter vein, check out :
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jWxfrg5k-nnvK7qZsDGR-0AR_ltA