More apologies in Toyota recall

The president of the Japanese car company Toyota, Akio Toyoda, has apologised to customers in China, the world\'s biggest auto market.



Mr. Toyoda travelled to Beijing after his high-profile appearance before angry US lawmakers last week.



The visit to China is said to be more low key, but reflects the importance Toyota attaches to the market there.



Toyota\'s share of the Chinese car market is small compared to that of most of its rivals, about five per cent of the country\'s total auto sales.



The company has recalled 8 point 5 million vehicles worldwide.



Analysts have agreed that the visit to China is an effort to shore up consumer confidence in the Toyota brand.