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Japanese car maker Suzuki has become the latest manufacturer to become embroiled in a fuel economy test scandal. The firm’s headquarters were raided by officials as part of an investigation into the improper reporting of fuel economy test results. Recently Suzuki said it found “discrepancies” in its tests but denied cheating, later clarifying the statement saying it failed to use approved testing procedures and infrastructure due to a lack of manpower and investment. The company added that the vehicles concerned were destined for the domestic market.

Suzuki follows Mitsubishi in becoming the latest Japanese car maker to fall foul of domestic fuel economy testing procedures, while on a global level Volkswagen has been joined by a number of rival European car makers as investigations into the use and legality of so-called emissions ‘defeat devices’ continue.

DATED: 06.06.16

FEED: ARN