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Toyota apology — Toyota Motor Corp. CEO Koji Sato bowed in apology before addressing Tokyo reporters Monday after his company said it would suspend global shipments of 10 nameplates. (HANS GREIMEL)

January 29, 2024 08:57 AM

TOKYO – Toyota suspended global shipments of 10 nameplates, including some Toyota Hilux pickups and Land Cruiser SUVs as well as select Lexus LX models, on Monday after another case of inappropriate product testing was found at a group company supplying engines.

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