TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda apologized Monday for massive cheating on certification tests for seven vehicle models as the automaker suspended production of three of them.
The wide-ranging faulty testing at Japan’s top automaker involved the use of inadequate or outdated data in collision tests, and incorrect testing of airbag inflation and rear-seat damage in crashes. Engine power tests also were found to have been falsified.
Toyota Motor Corp., based in Toyota city, central Japan, suspended production in Japan of the Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio and Yaris Cross. The faulty tests were also found on discontinued models.
The company said the wrongdoing does not affect the safety of the vehicles already on roads, which include the Corolla subcompact and Lexus luxury vehicles.
“We sincerely apologize,” Toyoda said, bowing deeply at a news conference in Tokyo.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' reigns at the box...Brewers' Rhys Hoskins leaves game with injury after hitting a secondChina's economic powerhouse kindles new quality productive forcesTimothy Spall, 67, receives his first BAFTA as fans hail 'heartNorth Macedonia’s new president seeks to sidestep disputes with EU neighborsIncyte, Squarespace rise; Chimera Investment, Amazon fall, Monday, 5/13/2024China Red Cross Society celebrates 120th anniversaryChristian Bale and 10Nevada Supreme Court rejects teachers unionGermany 'considers conscripting all 18
0.1017s , 6515.3671875 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle testing and halts production of three models ,Stellar Site news portal