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Toyota admits flawed testing, hits pause on Japan deliveries

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
June 4, 2024
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Japanese car giant Toyota has come clean about a bumpy road in its certification process. The automaker admitted on Monday that it obtained certifications for seven vehicle models in Japan through improper means. This is not peculiar to Toyota alone, as Honda, Mazda, Suzuki, and Yamaha have also revealed similar issues.

Toyota Motor Corporation has admitted to improperly obtaining vehicle certifications for seven of its models in Japan. This misconduct, which has also implicated Honda, Mazda, Suzuki, and Yamaha, has led to a significant halt in deliveries for the affected vehicles.

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On Monday, Toyota publicly acknowledged that it had bypassed proper certification processes for several of its vehicles, which has now drawn the ire of regulatory authorities. This announcement comes amid a broader investigation into irregularities within the Japanese automotive industry, with Toyota’s admission being a significant development.

Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota, expressed his deep regret at a press conference, stating, “The point of this issue is that the vehicles were mass-produced and sold without going through the correct certification processes. I would like to extend my sincere apologies to our customers, car enthusiasts, and all stakeholders for this issue. I am truly sorry.”

Toyoda further emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting, “These acts shake the very foundations of the certification system, and as an automobile manufacturer, we believe they are acts that must never be committed.”

The affected models include three still in production—Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio, and Yaris Cross—while the other four have been discontinued. The ramifications of this issue have led the Japanese government to request a halt in deliveries for the affected models from Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Suzuki, and Yamaha until compliance with certification standards can be confirmed.

A Toyota spokesperson assured that vehicles destined for the North American market are tested using “different processes and different standards,” implying that the current issue should not impact Toyota’s North American deliveries.

According to Kyodo News, Japan’s transport ministry has announced plans to conduct on-site investigations at the offices of the implicated automakers. The ministry is also considering administrative actions to ensure compliance and prevent future misconduct.

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