Daihatsu-developed models currently in production, both in Japan and overseas," said the auto company in a statement following a report by an independent panel. Reportedly, established earlier this year to examine a safety scandal initially revealed in April, the committee has identified additional irregularities. The investigation discovered new issues in 174 aspects across 25 test categories, supplementing the previously uncovered misconduct in April and May related to door components and side-collision tests, as stated by Toyota.
The total count of implicated car models has risen to 64, encompassing 22 vehicles associated with Toyota. Given that certification is a crucial requirement for a car manufacturer to engage in business, Toyota acknowledges the severe gravity of Daihatsu's negligence. The situation has significantly impacted the core identity of the company as an automobile manufacturer, shaking its foundational principles, adds the report.
Moreover, the wire report adds that Daihatsu issued a statement expressing profound apologies for "betraying the trust of our customers and stakeholders." Both Toyota and Daihatsu mentioned that, as of now, they have no knowledge of any accidents resulting from the falsification. However, they emphasized the ongoing process of conducting comprehensive technical verification to ensure accuracy. Earlier this year, Toyota Kirloskar Motor announced plans to invest ₹3,300 crore to set up its third plant at Bidadi in Karnataka.
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