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Toyota hit by further problems
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has been hit by a further scandal after it emerged that a worker's union attempted to alert the firm to safety problems back in 2006.
The car marque, which is the world's biggest maker of vehicles, has been forced to recall millions of cars around the world over potentially faulty brakes and other issues.
Toyota boss Akio Toyoda has publically apologised for the safety issues and was also called to appear before US Congress to explain the problems, which have been a blow to Toyota - a firm that has made a name for itself on the back of the safety of its cars.
Now, a two-page memo written by a number of long-term Toyota employees has come to light.
Written in 2006, the note accuses the firm of making "safety sacrifices" in order to bolster profits.
The memo was sent to Toyota's president at the time, Katsuaki Watanabe, and warned of cuts to thorough safety checks which were once the norm at the firm.
Written by Mark Smith.
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Toyota to enter Japan's small car market (29th September 2010)
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The car marque, which is the world's biggest maker of vehicles, has been forced to recall millions of cars around the world over potentially faulty brakes and other issues.
Toyota boss Akio Toyoda has publically apologised for the safety issues and was also called to appear before US Congress to explain the problems, which have been a blow to Toyota - a firm that has made a name for itself on the back of the safety of its cars.
Now, a two-page memo written by a number of long-term Toyota employees has come to light.
Written in 2006, the note accuses the firm of making "safety sacrifices" in order to bolster profits.
The memo was sent to Toyota's president at the time, Katsuaki Watanabe, and warned of cuts to thorough safety checks which were once the norm at the firm.
Written by Mark Smith.
Related news stories:
Toyota to enter Japan's small car market (29th September 2010)
Toyota comes under further recall criticism (21st May 2010)
Toyota shareholders sue troubled firm (22nd March 2010)
Toyota boss faces workforce in Japan (5th March 2010)
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