Toyota scandal raises questions about automaker's testing compliance

Overconfidence in internal standards seen contributing to improper data collection

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Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda speaks to reporters in January. Toyoda said then that he was "not aware" of any irregularities beyond a scandal involving group unit Daihatsu Motor. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)

TAKAYUKI YAO, Nikkei staff writer

NAGOYA -- The newest scandal in Japan's auto industry has shed light on Toyota Motor's overconfidence in internal testing, underscoring a disregard for following government standards.

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