The scandal emissions Volkswagen has opened a new chapter, or rather, officially opened a curious sequel. This is the official German government accusation against Fiat Chrysler group to the European Commission for fraudulent manipulation of its diesel engines 2.0, similar to that discovered in Volkswagen vehicles.
The German authorities launch an investigation that included 53 own models after living with the VAG group; and while Fiat suspicions and threats are not new, it has been this week when the Germans have formalized the charge once they have completed their tests. They have discovered what already noted, a system that hides the actual emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) during the first uses of the engines, allowing them to simultaneously circumvent emissions controls.
The German authorities launch an investigation that included 53 own models after living with the VAG group; and while Fiat suspicions and threats are not new, it has been this week when the Germans have formalized the charge once they have completed their tests. They have discovered what already noted, a system that hides the actual emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) during the first uses of the engines, allowing them to simultaneously circumvent emissions controls.
So Wirtschafts Woche publication points, diretamente citing German government sources. It now remains to see how the Commission reacts. In previous chapters of this possible scandal transalpine European Union had washed your hands on this issue, noting that it is a matter for the Italian authorities, who in turn point out that there is nothing abnormal with the FCA group.
So despite the evidence provided by Germany, the less political strategy could delay the inspection of Fiat powertrains. It is scandal affect models such as the Fiat 500X, the Jeep Renegade or other platform mates, including the Fiat Doblo.
We will continue pending, above all, to see if Fiat Chrysler and making ends giving official recognition, as in his day did Opel said in a statement that was far transcend in the public sphere. As we mentioned in his day, it is the strategy of stealth rectification.
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