Toyota Halts Sales Amid Widening Japan Auto Safety Scandal
TL;DR
Toyota has halted sales of the Yaris Cross, Corolla Axio, and Corolla Fielder in Japan due to irregularities in crash test data. The company admitted to using non-standard testing methods and incorrect data for certification, affecting several models. Despite the issues, Toyota assures that the affected vehicles do not have performance problems that violate laws. The investigation is ongoing, and shipments of the mentioned models have been temporarily stopped.
- Toyota Halts Sales of Three JDM Models Over Crash Test Irregularities Motor1
- Toyota halts some shipments as Japan’s auto safety scandal widens CNN
- Japan's car safety scandal deepens, as Toyota halts sale of 3 car models South China Morning Post
- Toyota and Other Japanese Carmakers Say They Mishandled Safety Tests The New York Times
- Toyota, Other Automakers Suspend Shipments of Several Models Due to Japan Certification Issues The Wall Street Journal
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