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
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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
Toyota shipments halted by inadequate vehicle testing, shareholders call for a new Chairman
Toyota is once again facing scrutiny under Chairman Akio Toyoda’s leadership, and two of the Japanese automaker’s largest shareholders have seen enough. Following a recent report of misconduct regarding inadequate vehicle verification testing amid a previous wave of certification violations, the descendant of Toyota’s original founder is on the hot seat. The woes continue for… Continue reading Toyota shipments halted by inadequate vehicle testing, shareholders call for a new Chairman
Nissan says no more ICE funding amid Toyota, other rivals’ new engine commitment
Although several other Japanese automakers recently teamed up to develop new internal combustion engines (ICE), Nissan is standing by its commitment. Nissan said it will not invest in new gas or diesel-powered engines as the brand moves toward an electric future. Although Nissan was once seen as a leader in the EV revolution, the brand… Continue reading Nissan says no more ICE funding amid Toyota, other rivals’ new engine commitment
German Manager Magazine: Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Mazda, Yamaha: Cheating scandal shakes Japanese car manufacturers003350
In order to continue to make surfing on our site as safe as possible for you, we will update our systems and thus so-called security certificates on June 6, 2024. You are seeing this notice because you are visiting our offering with an outdated browser or operating system on which the new certificates are unlikely… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Mazda, Yamaha: Cheating scandal shakes Japanese car manufacturers003350
Toyota, Mazda, Yamaha suspend six models over test irregularities
TOKYO — Four automakers and a motorcycle manufacturer have admitted to irregularities in safety tests, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced on Monday, leading Toyota Motor, Mazda Motor and Yamaha Motor to temporarily suspend shipments of a total of six models. It said the other two companies that reported misconduct were Honda… Continue reading Toyota, Mazda, Yamaha suspend six models over test irregularities