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"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 fraudulent 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of inadequate or outdated data in collision tests, and incorrect testing of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 were also
found to have been falsified.
Toyota Motor Corp., based in Toyota city, central Japan, suspended production
in the country of the Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio and Yaris Cross. The
deceptive 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 told reporters, bowing deeply and holding the
position for several seconds, as is customary in Japan at news conferences
where companies apologize for misbehavior.
A Japanese government investigation into Toyota began in January. The issue
does not affect Toyota’s overseas production."
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