http://www.wuv.de/marketing/abgas_ru...erne_betroffen
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/mo...l-powered-cars
German minister of transport released the test results of the government investigation of the VW emissions scandal.
27 different models and 16 auto brands are involved in emissions related inconsistencies. Only VAG/VW has used defeat devices. On the other hand, manufacturers like Mercedes and Opel for instance has a BlueTec system that is turned off when temperatures are below 10 deg C (MB) or 17 deg C (Opel). Which means that in many parts of the world the MB taxis run around all winter without the NOX reduction provided by the BlueTec system.
According to the German newsreports the only German manufacturer not involved in any emissions trickery is BMW!
The list of manufacturers found to not comply with emissions standard in this German government report is:
- VW
- Audi
- Skoda
- Seat
- Porsche
- Mercedes
- Opel
- Renault
- Alfa Romeo
- Chevrolet
- Dacia
- Fiat
- Hyundai
- Jaguar
- Jeep
- Land Rover
- Nissan
- Suzuki
Full report here (German only)
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/n...volkswagen.pdf