The blockbuster news from the automotive industry though is Toyota's problems. One of the world's most trusted and successful brands is in the midst of a public relations nightmare that may be difficult to overcome. Eight of Toyota's top models have been recalled because accelerators on those models can get stuck. Investigations are underway into whether Toyota waited too long to inform the government and their customers about this safety defect. These are a few of the topics we'll explore on Thursday's Radio Smart Talk.