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Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the company's vehicles.

Toyota President Akio Toyoda's visit to China to talk about his company's quality problems reflects the fast-growing Chinese market's importance to automakers as they struggle with weak global sales.

Toyota President Akio Toyoda plans to appear in Beijing on Monday to reassure Chinese consumers the company is committed to making safe vehicles, according to a published report.

Toyota President Akio Toyoda will speak in Beijing on Monday about the company's recent quality woes, Toyota said Sunday, in an effort to reassure consumers in the world's biggest auto market.

Akio Toyoda assured lawmakers that Toyota was moving to fix problems that led to a recall and to regain the trust of consumers.

Akio Toyoda will be making his debut before the American public under a harsh spotlight in testimony before a House committee on Wednesday.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Two days after his appointment as president of Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) last June, Akio Toyoda delivered his vision for steering the company founded by his grandfather: make better cars to contribute to society.

Japan is looking to Toyota president Akio Toyoda's appearance before U.S. lawmakers next week to help burnish an image marred by a flood of recalls - and to prevent grievances over the issue from fanning broader political tensions.

Toyota shareholders approved the appointment of the company founder's grandson Akio Toyoda as new president Tuesday.

Toyota shareholders approved the appointment of the company founder's grandson Akio Toyoda as new president Tuesday, hoping that reaching back to the automaker's family roots will help steer the manufacturer out of its worst ever crisis.