Japanese authorities inspect Toyota HQ over certification irregularities

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TOKYO — Officials from Japan's transport ministry launched an on-site investigation at Toyota Motor's headquarters on Tuesday (June 4) after irregularities were found in its applications to certify certain models.

Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda attends a press conference over rigging safety tests by its affiliate Daihatsu that affected 88,000 vehicles, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 8, 2023.TOKYO — Officials from Japan's transport ministry launched an on-site investigation at Toyota Motor's headquarters on Tuesday after irregularities were found in its applications to certify certain models.

But Toyota, which has long prided itself on its reputation for safety and reliability, was the only automaker to undergo an on-site inspection. Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda, the grandson of the automaker's founder, apologised to shareholders, car fans and other stakeholders at a press conference on Monday."

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