Mini has unveiled the five-door version of the new Cooper hatchback – the last car the firm is set to offer exclusively with combustion powertrains. It is effectively a stretched version of the three-door Cooper and swaps that car’s four-seat interior for a more conventional five-seat set-up with a rear bench. At 4036mm overall, it… Continue reading Mini Cooper 5-door hatch returns with petrol power
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Toyota lost over $15 billion in market value last week after being caught falsifying tests
Toyota Motor Corporation Board Chairman Akio Toyoda bows during a press conference in Tokyo on June 3, 2024. Toyota said on June 3 it had suspended domestic shipments of three car models after falling foul of government certification rules along with its Japanese rivals Honda, Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha. Yuichi Yamazaki | Afp | Getty… Continue reading Toyota lost over $15 billion in market value last week after being caught falsifying tests
Clean Technica: US Auto Sales Up 5% in Q1 vs. Q1 2023, Down 5% vs. Q1 2019003453
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The US auto industry is in a very interesting place. In this US auto industry sales report, I compare 1st quarter (Q1) sales going back 5 years. It’s been an interesting roller coaster, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic,… Continue reading Clean Technica: US Auto Sales Up 5% in Q1 vs. Q1 2023, Down 5% vs. Q1 2019003453
Mazda se une al Festival de Tribeca 2024 como socio automovilístico oficial y presenta el primer programa “Moving the Spotlight”
Las actividades de asociación apoyan a los cineastas emergentes como parte del compromiso de Mazda de mejorar las comunidades IRVINE, California, 9 de junio de 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda ha anunciado hoy que, continuando con su propósito de enriquecer las vidas de aquellas personas a las que les presta servicios, es el patrocinador… Continue reading Mazda se une al Festival de Tribeca 2024 como socio automovilístico oficial y presenta el primer programa “Moving the Spotlight”
Japanese carmakers found to cheat in safety tests
Japanese transport ministry officials enter Toyota Motor Corp’s headquarters for an on-site investigation over certification irregularities in Toyota, central Japan, June 4, 2024. [Photo/Agencies] A vehicle safety test scandal in Japan widened on Monday, as five local carmakers were found to have submitted incorrect or manipulated data when they applied for certification of some of… Continue reading Japanese carmakers found to cheat in safety tests
Japan’s auto testing scandal accelerates: 5 things to know
TOKYO — A safety test scandal in Japan’s automotive industry accelerated this week, with Toyota Motor, Mazda Motor and three other major companies disclosing widespread misconduct in the gathering of data used to apply for model certification. That comes after the nation’s transport ministry ordered 85 companies in the sector — including both car and… Continue reading Japan’s auto testing scandal accelerates: 5 things to know
Toyota scandal raises questions about automaker’s testing compliance
NAGOYA — The newest scandal in Japan’s auto industry has shed light on Toyota Motor’s overconfidence in internal testing, underscoring a disregard for following government standards. Toyota, Mazda Motor, Honda Motor, Suzuki Motor and motorcycle maker Yamaha Motor have admitted to irregularities in testing, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said Monday. Deliveries of six… Continue reading Toyota scandal raises questions about automaker’s testing compliance
Toyota HQ inspected over improper vehicle quality certification
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The transport ministry inspected Toyota Motor Corp.’s headquarters in Aichi Prefecture on Tuesday, a day after the company admitted to improperly obtaining vehicle quality certifications in a setback for the carmaker that has risen to the world’s No. 1 spot on its reputation for product reliability. Government inspectors are expected to examine… Continue reading Toyota HQ inspected over improper vehicle quality certification
Toyota testing scandal leaves another stain on Japan auto industry
TOKYO — The latest testing scandal surrounding Japanese automakers has ensnared previously untouched players including Toyota Motor, further undermining the reputation for quality that has supported a pillar of the nation’s manufacturing sector. Toyota, Mazda Motor and motorcycle maker Yamaha Motor have suspended shipments of six models over safety testing irregularities in their applications for… Continue reading Toyota testing scandal leaves another stain on Japan auto industry
Japanese authorities examine certification discrepancies at Toyota HQ: Report
Japan’s transport ministry has officiated an on-site examination at Toyota Motor’s headquarters on Tuesday upon finding discrepancies in the company’s applications to certify certain models, Reuters noted. The fallout over vehicle certification tests arises from a safety test scandal at the company’s Daihatsu compact car unit, and has spread to other Japanese automakers, the newswire… Continue reading Japanese authorities examine certification discrepancies at Toyota HQ: Report