Hate to say “I told you so,” but…

Almost a year ago I posted this:

I’ve been skeptical all along about the sudden surge in complaints about Toyotas. For decades Toyota has been one of the world’s best-made cars, with user satisfaction at stratospheric levels.

But, suddenly, after the union-loving Obama administration buys union-run General Motors and Chrysler, we are told that simply owning a Toyota puts one’s life in danger. I don’t buy it.

And today we learn:

Government officials on Tuesday announced that they have found no evidence of an electronic flaw in Toyota vehicles that would cause unintended acceleration.

I thought all along it was user error, if, indeed, there was an increase in these incidents in the first place. The whole thing had the feel of media hysteria, which, as it happened, came just at the time that the government, meaning Obama, had acquired a hefty portion of GM and Chrysler stock.

Toyota may have been cleared these many months later. But at what price?:

In the wake of the controversy, Toyota recalled nearly 8 million vehicles due to the sticky pedal and floor mat issue. The company also paid $48.8 million in civil penalties.

Somewhere some union bosses, trial lawyers, and GM execs are smiling.