Toyota's Certification Crisis Extends Beyond Japan, Could Impact EU Operations
Toyota's Certification Crisis Extends Beyond Japan, Could Impact EU Operations
The action followed an internal investigation that uncovered falsified safety data during pedestrian-safety tests and the use of non-standard vehicles in collision tests for several other models.Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM) has been found to have discrepancies in its vehicle certifications that also conflict with United Nations standards, a key set of regulations adhered to by 62 countries and regions, including the European Union.
丰田汽车（纽交所：TM）被发现存在车辆认证方面的差异，这些差异与联合国标准相冲突，这是62个国家和地区，包括欧盟遵守的关键法规。
The implications of these findings could potentially extend beyond Japan, affecting Toyota's operations globally as regulatory bodies in other jurisdictions may consider taking similar action against the automaker, reported Bloomberg.
这些发现的影响可能会超出日本，影响丰田汽车在全球范围内的运营，其他司法管辖区的监管机构可能考虑采取类似的行动打击这家汽车制造商，彭博社报道。
Earlier this month, Japan's transport ministry took a drastic step by halting the sales and deliveries of six models, three of which are Toyota's, including the Corolla Fielder, the Corolla Axio, and the Yaris Cross.
本月早些时候，日本交通省采取了极端措施，停止销售和交付六个型号，其中三个是丰田的车型，包括科罗拉菲尔德，科罗拉Axio和Yaris Cross。
The action followed an internal investigation that uncovered falsified safety data during pedestrian-safety tests and the use of non-standard vehicles in collision tests for several other models.
这一行动是在一项内部调查后进行的，该调查发现在几个其他型号的行人安全测试和碰撞测试中使用了伪造的安全数据和非标准车辆。
Akio Toyoda, Toyota's Chairman, responded to the crisis by stating that the tests were conducted under more stringent conditions than those required by Japanese regulations, ensuring that the vehicles are safe to drive.
丰田汽车公司董事长丰田章男回应这一危机说，这些测试是在比日本法规要求的更严格的条件下进行的，确保这些车辆是安全的驾驶。
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However, he admitted to significant lapses in the certification process and apologized for the oversight.
但是，他承认在认证过程中存在重大疏漏，并为疏忽道歉。
"We neglected the certification process and mass-produced our cars without taking the necessary precautionary steps," Toyoda remarked during a press conference on June 3.
丰田在6月3日的新闻发布会上发言：“我们忽视了认证过程，批量生产我们的车辆，却没有采取必要的预防措施。”
Toyota, which is the largest automaker globally by volume, announced that this issue would affect two of its production lines, which collectively produce about 130,000 vehicles annually.
丰田汽车是全球最大的汽车制造商，按成交量计算，它宣布这个问题将影响到它的两条生产线，这两条生产线年产量约为130,000辆车。
This comes at a critical time as the company prepares for its annual shareholder meeting next week. In 2023, Toyota manufactured and sold over 11 million passenger vehicles worldwide.
这在丰田汽车下周举行年度股东大会之际发生，这显得尤为重要。在2023年，丰田汽车全球制造和销售了超过1100万辆乘用车。
Toyota stock has gained 36% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSE:IDVO) and Altrius Global Dividend ETF (NASDQ:DIVD).
丰田股票在过去12个月中上涨了36%。投资者可以通过Amplify CWP国际增强股息收入ETF（纽交所：IDVO）和Altrius全球股息ETF（NASDQ：DIVD）获得该股票的曝光。
Price Action: TM shares closed higher by 0.80% at $208.02 on Monday.
价格走势：TM股票周一收涨0.80%，报208.02美元。
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