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

Truck Market Size in Vietnam is set to grow by USD 1.50 billion from 2024-2028, Rise in industrialization and urbanization of Vietnam economy to boost the market growth, Technavio

NEW YORK, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The truck market size in Vietnam is estimated to grow by USD 1.50 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  8.05%  during the forecast period.  For more insights on the forecast market size and historic data (2018 – 2022) – Download Free sample… Continue reading Truck Market Size in Vietnam is set to grow by USD 1.50 billion from 2024-2028, Rise in industrialization and urbanization of Vietnam economy to boost the market growth, Technavio

Toyota MR2 primed for revival as combustion-only Mazda MX-5 rival

Toyota is priming a small, affordable sports car to rival the Mazda MX-5 for a launch within the next two years – and it’s tipped to stick with pure-combustion power. Building on the success of its GR Yaris, GR86 and GR Supra sports cars, the company is reportedly developing a new entry-level performance model, evolved… Continue reading Toyota MR2 primed for revival as combustion-only Mazda MX-5 rival