The allegations leveraged blame on Toyota’s managers and Japanese staff, who failed to stop or properly report the problems. “Toyota shut its eyes to the noncompliance,” acting U.S. attorney Audrey Strauss said. The company agreed it would not contest the fine.
In its response, company spokesman Eric Booth said the decade-long problem contributed a “negligible emissions impact, if any”. He continued, “Nonetheless, we recognize that some of our reporting protocols fell short of our own high standards, and we are pleased to have resolved this matter.”
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In its response, company spokesman Eric Booth said the decade-long problem contributed a “negligible emissions impact, if any”. He continued, “Nonetheless, we recognize that some of our reporting protocols fell short of our own high standards, and we are pleased to have resolved this matter.”
News: Toyota Hit With $180 Million Fine For Violating Clean Air Act
In another emissions-related penalty, U.S. authorities fined Toyota $180 million for Clean Air Act infractions between 2005 and 2015.
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