Mitsubishi Motors president Tetsuo Aikawa has stepped down – reportedly as he take the blame for the company’s emissions testing issues.
The company was dragged into ongoing global emissions testing issues earlier this month when it admitted using incorrect data as part of emissions testing of Kei-cars.
Since then Nissan has taken advantage of the low Mitsubishi share price and taken a controlling stake in the company.
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Cheif executive Osamu Masuko will take over the role until Nissan completes the purchase.
The Nikkei reports Aikawa is taking the blame for the scandal because he comes from the product development division – where the scandal originated.
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