Fraudulent practices exposed, Toyota, Honda, Mazda executives bowed and apologized

News on June 4, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan June 3 A major survey result was announced on the official website today. It is reported that the Ministry of International Transport and Communications decided to conduct a comprehensive review of the mass production certification application process of 85 car companies due to illegal operation problems exposed by Daihatsu Industrial Company. Shockingly, after in-depth investigation, found that a total of 38 models of well-known brands such as Toyota, Mazda, Yamaha Engine, Honda and Suzuki had fraud during the certification process.

The Ministry of International Transport and Communications requires that shipments of six existing models from three engine companies, Toyota, Mazda and Yamaha, be suspended until they are confirmed to meet safety standards.

According to the editor’s understanding, the Ministry of International Transport and Communications further pointed out in the statement that it has required the car companies with problems to immediately initiate internal investigations and submit detailed investigation results as soon as possible. At the same time, the Ministry of International Transport and Communications will also launch a more in-depth investigation into the five car companies suspected of violating regulations in accordance with the law. It is expected that the investigation into Toyota will be launched as early as June 4, followed by investigations into the other four car companies.

Toyota Group President Akio Toyoda

Mazda President Katsuhiro Moro (right) waits for Mazda CEO On the day the survey results were announced, Toyota, Honda and Mazda The executives quickly held a press conference to express their deep regret for the incident. Akio Toyoda, President of the Toyota Group, said at the meeting: "Counterfeiting is the basis for serious illegal activities, which is absolutely intolerable behavior by automobile manufacturers. As the head of the Toyota Group, I feel deeply guilty about this and would like to express my sincere gratitude to the public." Expressing our sincerest apology, he also announced that the three models involved in the fraud will be discontinued immediately.

Mazda President Katsuhiro Moro also expressed similar views at the press conference. He said: "I feel deeply guilty for causing concerns to customers who use Mazda cars. We will take this seriously. event and assume full responsibility as the operator.”

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