Toyota Australia loses class action for faulty diesel particulate filters

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Toyota faces a potential compensation bill exceeding $2 billion following a class action lawsuit regarding faulty diesel particulate filters affecting over 260,000 vehicles in Australia, including popular models like the HiLux, Prado, and Fortuner. The Federal Court ruled that a Prado owner was entitled to damages due to the vehicle’s defects, which could lead to similar claims from other affected owners. Toyota is reviewing the court’s judgment and asserts that it has taken customer-focused actions to address concerns.

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