Mitsubishi boss says sorry for cover-up crisis

The chief executive at scandal-plagued Japanese vehicle maker Mitsubishi Motors apologised to shareholders today for repeated recall cover-ups and plunging sales.

Bowing deeply, Mitsubishi Motors Chief Executive Yoichiro Okazaki told investors at a shareholders’ meeting in Tokyo: “I sincerely apologise. Our business remains in serious trouble. But we will do our utmost to carry out our revival plan.”