DOES D.C. HAVE IT IN FOR TOYOTA?

The article reports on the U.S. congressional investigation into the safety of Toyota vehicles, which has raised concerns about the political motives of some U.S. lawmakers. The Japanese automobile manufacturer was prompted to recall more than eight million vehicles due to potential safety issues. The recall has severely affected Toyota sales in the U.S., but not in Canada. Supporters of Toyota claim that U.S. politicians are using the company to raise their political profiles.