Toyota Says 'Runaway' Prius Driver May Have Had His Foot on the Gas

At a Monday afternoon press conference, Toyota representatives said that there were "significant inconsistencies" between what driver James Sikes said happened to his 2008 Prius on a San Diego freeway last week, and what their own inspection and test drive of the vehicle showed. "There are significant inconsistencies between the event of March 8 and the findings of this investigation," said Toyota Motor Sales spokesman Mike Michels. According to Toyota, while Sikes' front brakes were worn...Full Story