Get the latest tech news

Toyota raided as safety testing scandal grows


Toyota has apologised for providing incorrect or manipulated data for safety certification tests.

Japan's transport ministry raided the headquarters of motor giant Toyota on Tuesday, as a scandal over faulty safety data escalated. The scandal has shaken the Japanese car industry, with rivals Honda, Mazda and Suzuki also admitting to submitting faulty data. Honda said it found wrongdoing on tests related to noise and engine power, but it has stressed that its vehicles are safe to drive.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Hacker News

Read more on:

Photo of Toyota

Toyota

Related news:

News photo

Toyota plus 4 other Japanese automakers caught cheating on certification tests

News photo

Toyota Apologizes For Cheating On Vehicle Testing, Halts Production of 3 Models

News photo

Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle testing and halts production of three models