Japan’s transport ministry raided the headquarters of motor giant Toyota on Tuesday, as a scandal over faulty safety data escalated.

The world’s largest carmaker has apologised for providing incorrect or manipulated data for safety certification tests.

The scandal has shaken the Japanese car industry, with rivals Honda, Mazda and Suzuki also admitting to submitting faulty data.

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    “Sorry we’ve been lying. We’re definitly honest this time, pinky promise”

    -Toyota, probably

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      “Sure thing. I consider this matter resolved.”

      - Their brother in the government.

      Japan has a bit of a power family problem.