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.
豐田汽車（紐交所：TM）被發現存在車輛認證方面的差異，這些差異與聯合國標準相沖突，這是62個國家和地區，包括歐盟遵守的關鍵法規。
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.
這些發現的影響可能會超出日本，影響豐田汽車在全球範圍內的運營，其他司法管轄區的監管機構可能考慮採取類似的行動打擊這家汽車製造商，彭博社報道。
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.
本月早些時候，日本交通省採取了極端措施，停止銷售和交付六個型號，其中三個是豐田的車型，包括科羅拉菲爾德，科羅拉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.
這一行動是在一項內部調查後進行的，該調查發現在幾個其他型號的行人安全測試和碰撞測試中使用了僞造的安全數據和非標準車輛。
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.
豐田汽車公司董事長豐田章男回應這一危機說，這些測試是在比日本法規要求的更嚴格的條件下進行的，確保這些車輛是安全的駕駛。
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However, he admitted to significant lapses in the certification process and apologized for the oversight.
但是，他承認在認證過程中存在重大疏漏，併爲疏忽道歉。
"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.
豐田在6月3日的新聞發佈會上發言：“我們忽視了認證過程，批量生產我們的車輛，卻沒有采取必要的預防措施。”
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.
豐田汽車是全球最大的汽車製造商，按成交量計算，它宣佈這個問題將影響到它的兩條生產線，這兩條生產線年產量約爲130,000輛車。
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.
這在豐田汽車下週舉行年度股東大會之際發生，這顯得尤爲重要。在2023年，豐田汽車全球製造和銷售了超過1100萬輛乘用車。
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).
豐田股票在過去12個月中上漲了36%。投資者可以通過Amplify CWP國際增強股息收入ETF（紐交所：IDVO）和Altrius全球股息ETF（NASDQ：DIVD）獲得該股票的曝光。
Price Action: TM shares closed higher by 0.80% at $208.02 on Monday.
價格走勢：TM股票週一收漲0.80%，報208.02美元。
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