Toyota and Mazda halt shipments of some vehicles as safety test scandal in Japan widens

and Mazda both halting shipments of some vehicles after Japan’s transport ministry found irregularities in applications to certify certain models.

The latest revelations came after the ministry requested automakers in late January to investigate certification applications following a safety test scandal at Toyota’s Daihatsu compact car unit that emerged last year. “As the person in charge of the Toyota Group, I would like to sincerely apologize to our customers, to car fans, and all stakeholders for this,” Toyoda, the grandson of the automaker’s founder and its former chief executive, told a news conference.

Toyota said its wrongdoing occurred during six different tests conducted in 2014, 2015, and 2020. Affected vehicles were three production models – the Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio and Yaris Cross – and discontinued versions of four popular models, including one sold under the Lexus luxury brand. Toyota said it is still investigating issues related to vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions, and aimed to complete that inquiry by the end of June.

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