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Toyota announced on July 31 that it had received its first ever rectification order from the Japanese government after an on-site investigation found that seven of its models had not yet been properly certified for mass production.

The models involved include Toyota Prius, RAV4, Harrier, Noah, Camry, Lexus LM and RX. It is reported that four of the seven models are still in production and six models have been sold overseas. The new case brings the total number of Toyota models currently under review to 14. It is worth mentioning that in early July, Toyota said its internal investigation found no other cases, and now the situation is very embarrassing. Japan's Ministry of Land and Transport has asked Toyota to submit planned remedial measures within a month.

Toyota said in a statement that its senior leaders were not involved enough in the vehicle certification process. "in the future, we will implement structures such as better data management to ensure proper testing." At the same time, Mr. Sato apologized to customers, saying that he "caused worries to customers and apologized to Toyota factory workers." He added that all vehicles are safe to drive.

Japan's Ministry of Land and Transport issued a notice on June 3, in view of a spate of violations by companies such as Daihatsu Industries in the process of obtaining model certification for mass production of cars and engines. Japan's Ministry of Land and Transport instructed a total of 85 automobile production companies to investigate whether there is a similar situation. By the end of May, Toyota, Mazda, Yamaha engine, Honda Technology Research Industry and Suzuki had committed fraud in vehicle performance testing.

In its announcement, Toyota admitted that the pedestrian and occupant protection test data for three mass-produced models (Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio and Yaris Cross) were insufficient and would temporarily suspend shipments and sales of the three models currently produced in Japan. July 31st, Toyota CEO

Japan's Ministry of Land and Transport instructed to conduct another on-site inspection and continue to investigate and report on the causes of violations. Also on the 31st, Japan's Ministry of Land and Transport announced that tests conducted by the Japanese government confirmed that the three models that had been asked Toyota to suspend production and shipments met safety and environmental standards. Japan's Ministry of Land and Transport has cancelled the suspension of production and delivery of these three models.

In response, Toyota China issued a statement confirming the models sold in the Chinese market, stressing that they had nothing to do with the incident. Toyota China said: "We sincerely apologize to our customers. It has been confirmed that the models sold by FAW Toyota, Guangzhou Automobile Toyota and Lexus in the Chinese market had nothing to do with this incident." In addition, Toyota China also said that the relevant certification experiments were carried out in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations and under the supervision and guidance of Chinese regulators to ensure the safety and quality of the relevant models sold in China. At the same time, Toyota China stressed the importance it attaches to the Chinese market and said it will continue to strictly abide by China and provide quality products and services to Chinese consumers.

Toyota China said it would closely monitor the development of the incident and maintain close communication with the Japanese headquarters to ensure that Chinese consumers are provided with reassuring and satisfactory products and services.

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