ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon Print
Companies

Subaru admits to more data cheating

CEO says the problem is contained but will step down in June

Subaru is in a tight race with Mazda for Japan's fourth-largest automaker by revenue.   © Reuters

TOKYO -- Subaru said on Tuesday that employees improperly recorded fuel economy and emissions data in Japan for nearly twice as many vehicles as initially reported, prompting the chief executive to relinquish his title and representative rights.

The additional 927 vehicles bring the total to 1,551, excluding overlap, the Japanese automaker said.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.

Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.

Celebrate our next chapter
Free access for everyone - Sep. 30

Find out more