Diesel Scandal: Hyundai, Kia Being Investigated in Germany
Volkswagen's diesel engine scandal came to light in September 2015. The company paid a heavy price for it. Recall that the vehicles it offered were fitted with a device that ensured they were compliant during regulatory testing. However, in real-world use, those vehicles polluted much more than the standards allowed.
Followed lawsuits, fines and changes in the company's direction. One result is that we no longer find Volkswagen diesel engines here in Canada, while elsewhere in the world, it’s hit-and-miss.
And, as if by chance, diesel engines have disappeared from the offerings of several manufacturers since then. Without pointing any fingers at specific automakers, there was much suspicion that other companies had employed similar tactics with their diesel-engine vehicles.
These days, electrification has taken over the conversation and diesel is not a top concern, so much so that it tends to be forgotten. But that’s more so here in North America. Elsewhere in the world, this type of engine is still offered in some markets by some automakers. A new report by Reuters reveals that German authorities have just opened an investigation concerning possible cheating by the Hyundai/Kia group.
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