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FTC investigates Toyota Korea over misleading ads

By 최희석

Published : Aug. 10, 2016 - 10:23

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[THE INVESTOR] The Fair Trade Commission is investigating Toyota Motor Korea over allegations that the safety of the RAV4 SUV has been exaggerated.

According to the FTC, reports of Toyota Motor Korea violating advertising regulations were filed, and it is now investigating the claims. 

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The reports concern the claim that the RAV4 has obtained the top safety rating from the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The complaints claim that the RAV4 vehicles sold here are different from RAV4 models that obtained the top rating.

By Choi He-suk (cheesuk@heraldcorp.com)