Toyota unit Hino faces lawsuit in New Zealand over engine data

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Hino Motors reached a settlement with U.S. authorities in January over its data falsification. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

SOTA TANAKA

TOKYO -- Hino Motors said Monday it is facing litigation from three New Zealand companies that are seeking damages over the Japanese truck maker's falsification of engine data.

The companies, which filed a lawsuit in the High Court of New Zealand, are representing users of Hino trucks purchased or exchanged in New Zealand between 2010 and 2025. They claim that they suffered damages from Hino's violation of engine fuel efficiency standards.

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