Australia's leading car maker Toyota could face fines of up to $50 million after an environmental group claimed the company was misleading consumers about pollution from its vehicles and its plans to cut emissions.
Greenpeace Australia Pacific made the claims about Toyota in a 25-page complaint to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on Friday, outlining seven allegations about the car brand.
The complaint came one day after the commission announced plans to crack down on "greenwashing," or companies making false statements about environmental practices, after an online sweep found more than half of businesses analysed had made questionable sustainability claims.
