Toyota Achieves Record Quarterly Profit Despite Certification Scandal

The automaker's profit rose 1.7% in the first quarter, aided by a weak yen and cost reductions, while sales declined.

Toyota's April-June profit reached 1.33 trillion yen ($8.9 billion), marking a record for the period.
A weak yen contributed 370 billion yen ($2.5 billion) to operating profit, offsetting lower sales.
Production in Japan was disrupted due to certification irregularities, impacting vehicle output.
Despite challenges, demand for Toyota's hybrid models remained strong globally.
Toyota maintained its full-year profit forecast at 3.57 trillion yen ($24 billion).