Subscribe to the BlogThe recent and tragic accident of a professor who lost his life along with some of his family members as he lost control of his 2005 Toyota Highlander has raised fear over the safety of automated accleration system. Most common reason of road accident claiming lifes was stragic brake failure in all automobiles but recently the electronic throttle control seems fatal around the city. The automobile industry have faith in electronic throttle control as it saves mileage and improves the quality of life but still it is no where worth near to human life. Its really pleased to know that National Highway traffic safety Administration has taken care of the issue in relieving the fear of driving a Toyota.