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Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle testing and halts production of three models
- Toyota Motor Corp halted production of Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio, and Yaris Cross in Japan due to faulty tests, affecting current and discontinued models.
- Toyota's testing system issues have tarnished its reputation for production excellence and worker empowerment, causing embarrassment for the automaker.
- Certification problems also emerged at Toyota group companies, including Hino Motors, Daihatsu Motor Co, and Toyota Industries Corp, about two years ago.
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Toyota halts some shipments as Japan’s auto safety scandal widens
A safety test scandal at Japanese automakers widened Monday, with Toyota Motor and Mazda both halting shipments of some vehicles after Japan’s transport ministry found irregularities in applications to certify certain models.
·Atlanta, United States
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Toyota admits to cheating on vehicle certifications, halts shipments of three models
Toyota Motor Corp. admitted on Monday that it cheated to get vehicle certifications for seven models through bogus safety tests, striking a blow against Japan's automotive industry.
·Washington, United States
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