news

Investigation Reveals Volkswagen Only Manufacturer To Cheat Emissions Tests

An investigation into vehicle emissions testing, launched by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, has revealed that the Volkswagen Group was the only manufacturer found to employ emissions defeat devices. The study did find evidence of other v


An investigation into vehicle emissions testing, launched by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, has revealed that the Volkswagen Group was the only manufacturer found to employ emissions defeat devices.

The study did find evidence of other vehicles exceeding the emissions levels quoted in their official test figures, however the variances fell within allowable legal limts and did not indicate the use of emissions-cheating devices.

A full paper detailing the findings is to be released by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority in late April.

The investigative report was compiled after testing 60 different diesel automobiles from a variety of manufacturers.

Emisssions

Kez Casey

Kez Casey migrated from behind spare parts counters to writing about cars over ten years ago. Raised by a family of automotive workers, Kez grew up in workshops and panel shops before making the switch to reviews and road tests for The Motor Report, Drive and CarAdvice.

Read more about Kez CaseyLinkIcon
Chat with us!







Chat with Agent