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Japanese automaker Toyota seeks apology from US broadcaster

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor asked US network’s ABC News on Thursday to retract and apologise for an "irresponsible" report it aired last month suggesting electronics issues were the cause of sudden acceleration in its cars.

The world’s largest automaker is working to repair its reputation after recalling about 8.5 million vehicles worldwide to repair defects linked to bursts of speed.