Honda just got fined $70 million for failing to submit safety reports to the government

Honda just got fined $70 million for failing to submit safety reports to the government
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In November, Honda Motor Co. filed an internal report that it had underreported 11 years' worth of safety issues. In November, it was speculated that Honda would face the maximum civil penalty, $35 million, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just doubled that.

The agency announced Thursday that it would fine Honda $70 million for not submitting 1,729 reports of fatal accidents and injuries. The amount marks the largest fine the administration has ever given an automaker.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.