Toyota Assumes Control Over Daihatsu's Model Certification After Safety Scandal

In response to a safety testing scandal, Toyota tightens oversight of its subsidiary Daihatsu, aiming to restore trust and ensure product safety.

Toyota will oversee model certification at Daihatsu following a safety testing scandal, aiming to rebuild trust among dealers, customers, and workers.
Daihatsu's new president, Masahiro Inoue, commits to reviving the company and emphasizes safety over market share.
A third-party review revealed decades-long violations in safety testing at Daihatsu, including insufficient testing procedures.
Daihatsu redefines itself as a mobility company focused on mini vehicles and plans to introduce a battery-powered 'kei car'.
Toyota's domestic sales dropped by a third in February due to production stoppages at Daihatsu and the reputational damage from the safety certification lapses.