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Toyota admits to improper vehicle testing as quality scandal widens

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You know the drill. Some public bowing and back to business.

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At the end of the day authorities will have to ask themselves whether sacrificing national pride in the form of automotive industry is really worth it

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There's nothing inappropriate written in the article.

Perhaps they didn't do enough research?

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Toyota Motor Corporation was investigating the application for type approval based on instructions from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on January 26th. Although the investigation is still in progress, it has been discovered that since 2014, seven models, including models that have already been discontinued, have been tested in a way that differs from the standards set by the government. The ministry was notified of this on May 31st.

The subject of the investigation is insufficient data in pedestrian and occupant protection tests for three models currently in production (Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio, Yaris Cross), and incorrect test methods for collision tests for four models no longer in production (Crown, Isis, Sienta, Lexus RX).

The subject vehicles, including those already out of production, have been verified internally to have no problems with performance as stipulated by law. Therefore, users of the subject vehicles do not need to immediately refrain from using them. In addition, shipments and sales of three models currently in production in Japan (Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio, Yaris Cross) will be temporarily suspended from June 3rd. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, we plan to swiftly proceed with appropriate measures, such as conducting on-site testing.

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Generally, companies who caused scandals in Japan are stopped advertisements.

But, Toyota's advertisements are still broadcasted because Toyota is one of major sponsors for Japanese major media.

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Transport ministry to search Toyota head office

I wonder what and where they will look for. In my company, I never see a printed paper of any official document.

Why can't they just summon what they need instead of putting on a show of "power" like this?

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The left would like to see Toyota shut down and maybe nationalized it seems. That wouldn't affect too many people would it?

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quote: it plans to search their offices.

Always good to have advance warning on this sort of thing. Very sporting and gentlemanly. None of that gauche dawn raid stuff.

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This is really beginning to STINK.

Lying to to department of transportation is crime but lying to your customers is BETRAYAL.

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four models no longer in production (Crown, Isis, Sienta, Lexus RX).

The Lexus RX is sold by the thousands in the US. Very popular, the dealers have full stocks of the 2024 models. They have definitely not been discontinued .

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There are various types of Lexus RX, and the RX450hL, RX450h, and RX300 have already been discontinued.

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