Toyota CEO to take the stand in US hearing into recalls
Toyota CEO, Mr Akio Toyoda, has, after initially declining the offer, accepted United States House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Mr Ed Towns’ invitation to testify in Washington next week.
“I have received Congressman Towns’ invitation to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 24 and I accept,” Toyoda said [...]
Original article from: Australian Car Advice – Australia’s largest independent Auto site.
Toyota CEO to take the stand in US hearing into recalls

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