<h1>Toyota's Record Sales Overshadowed by Profit Challenges and Certification Scandal, Navigating Electric Vehicle Transition</h1> Toyota reported record annual sales of 48 trillion yen, but experienced a decline in quarterly net profit due to a certification scandal. The automaker remains cautious about future profits, citing costs related to carbon neutrality and potential tariff impacts. Despite challenges, Toyota maintains strong sales and is gradually expanding its electric vehicle portfolio, with consolidated vehicle sales slightly decreasing to 9.36 million units.