"Daihatsu Halts Vehicle Shipments Amid Safety Scandal"

Toyota's Daihatsu unit, responsible for producing small cars and trucks, will halt shipments of all its vehicles after an independent panel investigation revealed safety issues involving 64 models, including some sold under Toyota's brand. The scandal, which initially involved rigged side-collision safety tests, has now expanded to a wider scope and longer timeframe, potentially damaging the automakers' reputation for quality and safety. The issues also affected some Mazda and Subaru models. Toyota stated that "fundamental reform" is necessary to revitalize Daihatsu and that a review of certification operations is needed. The financial impact is yet to be determined.