Toyota Motor Corporation* and Toyota Motor East Japan are under investigation by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for fraudulently certifying that vehicles were complaint with required tests. Today
Akio Toyoda, Chairman said, “As the person responsible for the Toyota Group, I would like to extend my sincere apologies to our customers, car enthusiasts, and all stakeholders for this issue, following Hino, Daihatsu, and Toyota Industries Corporation. I am truly sorry.” AutoInformed here notes that Toyota certifies ~ 50 models per year, but over the years tens of thousands of reports are filed.