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Toyota: Again mired in a scandal of violations.
Introduction: Toyota, one of the world's leading automakers, has once again been embroiled in a series of serious scandals of violations in recent years. This article will delve into the violation of the test of a gasoline engine produced by Toyota Industries Co., Ltd. (TICO), a subsidiary of Toyota, and the serious impact this incident had on the reputation of the Toyota Motor Group.
i.The event passed.
Admission of non-compliance and initiation of investigation.
In March 2023, TCO admitted that there had been irregularities in the testing of four of its engines.
A special commission of inquiry was formed to investigate the reasons behind the incident in depth.
The problems revealed by the findings.
The industrial engines produced by TICO are in violation of Japanese laws and regulations, including the use of older engines.
Performance measurements were carried out using different software during the certification testing process, covering a wide range of vehicle models.
ii.Toyota's reaction.
Discontinuation and re-validation.
Toyota Motor announced that it will stop the supply of 10 models, including popular models such as Hiace, Granis, and Land Cruiser.
The company underwent a revalidation to confirm that the affected engines and vehicles met the engine performance output standards.
The president apologized for the communication problem.
Toyota Motor President Tsuneji Sato apologized in public.
The article pointed out that there was a lack of communication between TICO and Toyota, and Tsuneji Sato said that "there are issues that need to be improved."
Role assignments reconsidered.
Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it will reconsider the distribution of roles between the two companies in the diesel engine business.
iii.Other relevant violations.
The scandal of Daihatsu Industries.
In December 2023, Daihatsu Industries, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota, was exposed to violations such as falsification of vehicle test data.
The company had a total of 174 violations, involving 64 models, and management attributed the problems to "insufficient resources at the certification site".
Delays in commercial electric vehicles.
Due to the scandal, Daihatsu Industries and Toyota announced that the launch of commercial electric vehicles has been postponed, and the exact release date is unknown.
iv.History of similar events.
Hino Motor's emissions scandal.
In 2022, Hino announced violations in terms of emissions and fuel efficiency.
The conclusions of the Special Commission of Inquiry revealed that the irregularities date back to 2003.
Management problems and credibility are difficult to recover.
The article points out that the management has neglected the frontline problem in the Toyota system violation and paid too much attention to progress and numerical targets.
The company's credibility has been greatly impacted, and it has become difficult to rebuild management and restore its credibility.
v.Deep thinking about the problem.
A far-reaching scandal of violations.
The impact of Toyota's violation is far more than the company's reputation, but also involves many aspects such as the best chain and customer trust.
Article**The impact of the breach on the confidence and sustainability of the entire automotive industry.
Industry regulation and company self-inspection.
The article calls for stronger industry regulation to encourage companies to pay more attention to quality and compliance.
The establishment of a self-inspection mechanism for companies has become essential to avoid the recurrence of similar violations.
Advise on the responsibilities and cooperation of industry associations and internal management of the enterprise.
The importance of corporate social responsibility.
The performance of enterprises in social responsibility is directly related to their long-term development, and the article emphasizes that enterprises should fulfill their social responsibilities and build a transparent and standardized operating environment.
Through the fulfillment of corporate social responsibility, we can not only enhance the company's image, but also win the trust of consumers.
vi.Summary and outlook.
A warning to the automotive industry.
This article summarizes the causes of violations and raises in-depth reflections on the issues, which has a far-reaching warning effect on the entire automotive industry.
The article hopes that through in-depth thinking on the issue and strengthening industry supervision, the automotive industry can move towards a more compliant, transparent and sustainable development.
Towards a future of compliance and transparency.
Through the practice of corporate social responsibility and the strengthening of industry supervision, it is hoped that the automotive industry can build a compliant and transparent future.
Only through the joint efforts of the whole industry can we ensure that automakers can better fulfill their social responsibilities, ensure the quality and safety of products, and ultimately provide consumers with better cars and services.
Conclusion: Through an in-depth analysis of a series of scandals involving Toyota Motor and its subsidiaries, we see the problems of the company's management and industry regulation, and the impact of these problems on the company and the industry as a whole. This series of events is a wake-up call to remind us that companies cannot ignore the importance of compliance and quality while pursuing profitability. Driven by industry regulation, corporate self-inspection and social responsibility, we look forward to a more compliant, transparent and sustainable future for the automotive industry.