Toyota LandCruiser, HiAce, Lexus LX production stopped over engine scandal – report

2 February 2024, 10:03 am

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Toyota LandCruiser, HiAce, Lexus LX production stopped over engine scandal – report
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Toyota LandCruiser, HiAce, Lexus LX production stopped over engine scandal – report
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Toyota and its luxury brand Lexus have stopped making four models in Japan for the Australian market after admitting to cheating during engine certification testing. The affected models include the LandCruiser 300 Series, Lexus LX, LandCruiser 70 Series, and HiAce van. The engines used for certification testing had different software to those in customer-delivered vehicles, indicating cheating. Toyota Industries Corporation has suspended shipments of the affected engines and vehicles. Toyota Australia has not yet announced the impact on local supply.

Brands mentioned: Toyota, Lexus

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