Toyota and Japanese Carmakers Halt Shipments Amid Safety Scandal
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Toyota, Mazda, and other Japanese automakers have halted shipments of some vehicles after Japan's transport ministry found irregularities in safety test data used for certification. The scandal, which also involves Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha, has led to calls for Toyota's chairman to step down and has impacted the companies' stock prices. The misconduct includes manipulated test results and incorrect certification processes, but no performance issues that violate regulations have been found.
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