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Japan’s car safety scandal deepens, as Toyota halts sale of 3 car models. Honda, Mazda, Yamaha and Suzuki also faked results
Japan suspended the delivery and sales of six vehicles currently on the road, including three manufactured by Toyota, escalating a safety scandal that’s embroiled some of the world’s top carmakers.
Toyota submitted faulty data during pedestrian-safety tests for three current models – the Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio and Yaris Cross – and used modified test vehicles during collision-safety tests for four past models, including the Crown, the transport ministry said on Monday. It was among five carmakers, including Honda and Mazda, found to have falsified or manipulated safety data while applying for certification.
In total, the ministry identified 32 previously manufactured vehicles as being incorrectly certified. Officials will perform an on-site investigation of Toyota’s headquarters in Nagoya on Tuesday, the ministry said.
Toyota shares dropped as much as 2.4 per cent in Tokyo. Mazda shares fell more than 4 per cent, while Yamaha retreated as much as 2.1 per cent. Suzuki pared earlier gains.