Toyota Motor Corp.'s small-car unit Daihatsu Motor Co. said Monday its parent will be more involved in its operations after a recent safety testing scandal caused Daihatsu to temporarily halt all shipments at home and abroad.Daihatsu said Toyota will be in charge of development and safety approval for some of the models Daihatsu has been handling while it will focus on its mainstay minivehicle business.The move will see Toyota exercise stronger control in the manufacturing process at Daihatsu, which had enjoyed a certain autonomy in pushing forward the parent's small-car strategy.The change…READ FULL ARTICLE
