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Toyota's Daihatsu Halts Vehicle Shipments Due to Safety Scandal

Daihatsu Motor's President Soichiro Okudaira, center, and other executives, bow during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Toyota Motor Corp. said it's subsidiary Daihatsu wi

Once upon a time in the captivating world of automobiles, a scandal rocked the grounds of Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp. It seems that improper testing practices have tarnished the reputation of this small and mighty company. But fear not, for we have the inside scoop on this intriguing tale.

A panel of independent investigators delved into the matter, uncovering a stunning 174 cases of irregularities in safety tests and other procedures. These findings came as an expansion to the initial reports of wrongdoing, painting a picture of a widespread and systematic problem.

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