TOKYO—Toray Industries Inc. said a subsidiary faked quality data on textiles used to strengthen car tires—a problem it kept secret for more than a year until it saw leaks on the internet. The disclosure Tuesday continues a series of scandals that have undermined Japan’s reputation for quality, and once again it was connected to the nation’s car industry. Previously Nissan Motor Co. recalled more than a million cars after admitting improper vehicle inspections, and automotive supplier Kobe Steel Ltd. said it falsified quality...

Source: Wall Street Journal November 28, 2017 07:57 UTC