Toyota Halts Sales Amid Expanding Safety Scandal
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Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Suzuki, and Yamaha have admitted to mishandling vehicle safety tests over the past decade, following investigations prompted by Japanese authorities. While the automakers claim the testing failures do not affect vehicle performance or safety, Toyota and Mazda are temporarily halting shipments and sales of some models in Japan. This adds to a series of recent testing and certification issues that could impact consumer trust in Japanese car quality.
- Toyota and Other Japanese Carmakers Say They Mishandled Safety Tests The New York Times
- Japan auto safety scandal widens, Toyota halts some shipments Reuters
- Japan's car safety scandal deepens, as Toyota halts sale of 3 car models South China Morning Post
- Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle testing and halts production of three models The Associated Press
- Toyota Halts Sales of Three Cars as Safety Scandal Deepens Bloomberg
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