Text: Original by Understand Chedi Cai Limei [Original by Understand Chedi Industry] Recently, according to foreign media (Automotive News), the German authorities conducted raids on Hyundai and Kia Motors on the grounds of suspected emissions fraud. It is reported that the two K

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[Understanding Chedi Original Industry] Recently, according to foreign media (Automotive News), the German authorities conducted raids on Hyundai and Kia Motors on the grounds of suspected exhaust emission fraud. It is reported that the two Korean car manufacturers are suspected of using illegal attenuation devices and software.

Source: Automotive News

reported that German authorities said that the two companies illegally sold more than 210,000 problematic diesel models. The suspected devices and software were said to be provided by Bosch and Delphi , the latter of which is currently owned by 博. All owned by Gwarner . It is reported that 8 facilities and 140 officials of Hyundai and Kia Motors in Germany and Luxembourg were investigated.

Hyundai stated that it is currently confirming that it is cooperating with the German authorities to investigate the matter.

information shows that the vehicle in question has been sold until 2020. Relevant devices and software can reduce or turn off emission reduction controls on a large scale when the vehicle is driving. As a result, car owners are misled into believing that the vehicle complies with and EU emission regulations.

Kia Sorento 2.2T diesel version

It is understood that according to the information collected by the prosecutor's office, these problem vehicles equipped with illegal software have been sold until 2020. related devices and software can significantly reduce or turn off emission reduction control when the vehicle is driving. . It is alleged that vehicle owners were misled about emissions controls and believed that the vehicles complied with EU emissions regulations.

Furthermore, based on what was learned during the search, in addition to the possible discovery of illegal devices, Hyundai and Kia may face fraud lawsuits for emissions cheating. Coincidentally, previously Volkswagen , Fiat Chrysler and other models have also had the problem of diesel engine emission fraud, and have been prosecuted and punished as a result.