Japan auto safety scandal widens, Toyota halts some shipments

A safety test scandal at Japanese automakers widened on Monday, with Toyota Motor (7203.T), opens new tab and Mazda (7261.T), opens new tab both halting shipments of some vehicles after Japan's transport ministry found irregularities in applications to certify certain models.

The irregularities were also found in applications from Honda (7267.T), opens new tab, Suzuki (7269.T), opens new tab and Yamaha Motor (7272.T), opens new tab, the ministry said. The automakers were found to have submitted incorrect or manipulated safety test data when they applied for certification of the vehicles.