The automakers have halted production of several domestic models following a Japanese Ministry of Transport investigation into falsified vehicle certification data.

Tokyo, Japan

Who

Toyota Motor Corp, Mazda Motor Corp

What

When

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:07 GMT · 22h 2m ago

Where

Tokyo, Japan · 35.6762°N, 139.6503°E

Why

Internal audits revealed irregularities in pedestrian safety and crash tests, prompting a regulatory crackdown on certification integrity.

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How this affects you

Prospective car buyers may face delivery delays for popular models like the Corolla Fielder and Mazda6. This highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny on automotive safety standards globally.

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