On December 20, 2023, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. announced the discovery of 174 irregularities in the certification tests of 64 vehicle models and 3 engines, leading to a temporary suspension of shipments for all development models domestically and internationally. Irregularities were also found in related models supplied to Toyota and SUBARU through OEM. The broad scope of these revelations raises concerns about their significant impact. According to the Teikoku Databank, the supply chain companies, with Daihatsu at the apex, total 8,136 domestically. The suspension of shipments is anticipated to have repercussions on these supply chain companies and regional economies. Information pertaining to this matter is dispersed nationwide, with estimated total revenues of affected companies reaching ¥2.211 trillion.
2023年12月20日、ダイハツ工業は64車種・3エンジンの認証試験で174の不正が発覚し、国内外でのすべての開発車種の出荷を一時停止すると発表。トヨタやSUBARUにOEM供給する関連車種も不正が判明し、広範な影響が懸念される。帝国データバンクによれば、ダイハツを頂点とするサプライチェーン企業は国内に8,136社あり、出荷停止がサプライチェーン企業や地域経済に与える影響が懸念される。なお、これに関する情報は全国に分散し、影響を受ける企業の総売上高は2兆2,110億円に上ると推計されている。
| 英語 | 日本語 | 種類 | 具体例 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery | 発覚 | 名詞 | Irregularities have been discovered.|不正行為が発覚した。 |
| Irregularity | 不正 | 名詞 | Irregularities were found in the certification test.|認証試験で不正が見つかった。 |
| Vehicle Model | 車種 | 名詞 | Choose a popular vehicle model.|人気の車種を選ぶ。 |
| Suspension | 停止 | 名詞 | Shipments have been temporarily suspended.|出荷が一時的な停止になった。 |
| Concern About | について懸念する | 動詞句 | Concerns are being raised about the future business.|今後の事業について懸念している。 |
| Shipments | 出荷 | 名詞 | Shipments at the end of the month have increased.|月末の出荷が増えた。 |
| Affect | 影響を与える | 動詞 | Irregularities will affect the supply chain.|不正がサプライチェーンに影響を与える。 |
| 問題 | a | b | c | d | 選択 | 答え |
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| What did Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. announce on December 20, 2023? | The launch of new vehicle models. | The discovery of irregularities in certification tests. | The increase in domestic and international shipments. | The expansion of supply chain companies. | ||
| How many irregularities were discovered in the certification tests? | 64 | 3 | 174 | 8,136 | ||
| What is the consequence of the irregularities in the certification tests? | Increase in revenues. | Temporary suspension of shipments. | Launch of new development models. | Expansion of the supply chain. | ||
| How many supply chain companies are mentioned in the article? | 3 | 64 | 8,136 | 2.211 trillion | ||
| What is the estimated total revenue of the affected companies? | ¥20 billion | ¥2.211 trillion | ¥64 million | ¥3 billion |
| 問題 | 選択 | 答え |
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| What did Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. announce on December 20, 2023? a) The launch of new vehicle models. b) The discovery of irregularities in certification tests. c) The increase in domestic and international shipments. d) The expansion of supply chain companies. |
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| How many irregularities were discovered in the certification tests? a) 64 b) 3 c) 174 d) 8,136 |
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| What is the consequence of the irregularities in the certification tests? a) Increase in revenues. b) Temporary suspension of shipments. c) Launch of new development models. d) Expansion of the supply chain. |
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| How many supply chain companies are mentioned in the article? a) 3 b) 64 c) 8,136 d) 2.211 trillion |
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| What is the estimated total revenue of the affected companies? a) ¥20 billion b) ¥2.211 trillion c) ¥64 million d) ¥3 billion |