In a damaging safety scandal, Toyota's subsidiary, Daihatsu, has announced the suspension of all vehicle shipments globally, both within and outside Japan. The decision comes in the wake of an investigation revealing improper testing practices involving 64 models. The safety test irregularities, initially reported earlier this year, led to an independent panel investigation, which uncovered widespread and systematic problems. Key Points: - Scope of Irregularities: - Toyota's probe, based on the panel's findings, identified 174 new cases of irregularities in safety tests and other procedures across 25 categories, in addition to the problems previously reported. - The irregularities involve 64 models and three engines, impacting vehicles from Daihatsu, Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru. - Apology and Accountability: - Daihatsu's President, Soichiro Okudaira, expressed sincere apologies, acknowledging the breach of customer trust and characterizing the safety testing and procedura...
