Category: Daihatsu

Toyota Finds Improper Crash Test in Daihatsu Production

Toyota Motor Corp. found an instance of improper crash tests in one of its subsidiary companies and suspended shipments, the company said Friday. Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu copied the safety test results for a part of the vehicle, instead of performing new tests, according to the company. It is not clear how the deficiency was initially…


Toyota-Affiliate Daihatsu Rigged Safety Test for 88,000 Cars

TOKYO—Toyota Motor Corp. affiliate Daihatsu rigged part of the door in side-collision safety tests carried out for some 88,000 small cars, most of which were sold under the Toyota brand, the companies said on Friday. They said the door trim on the affected vehicles had been modified with a “notch” to minimize the risk in…