Getty Images
Industryweek 13253 Fiat
Industryweek 13253 Fiat
Industryweek 13253 Fiat
Industryweek 13253 Fiat
Industryweek 13253 Fiat

Fiat/Chrysler to be Investigated in France for Emissions Cheating

March 21, 2017
The investigation follows a recommendation from the French anti-fraud office. 

PARIS—French investigating magistrates will open a probe into carmaker Fiat Chrysler for suspected cheating in diesel emissions tests, judicial sources said on Tuesday.

The investigation follows a recommendation from the French anti-fraud office and will be run by public health magistrates, they said.

France is already investigating Volkswagen and Renault for allegedly fitting engines with devices designed to fool emissions test equipment, making cars seem less polluting than they actually were.

U.S/Italian-owned Fiat Chrysler has already been accused in the United States of emissions cheating.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said the undisclosed software on the 2014 to 2016 models of Grand Cherokee and Dodge Ram 1500 trucks sold in the U.S. allowed the vehicles to emit more nitrogen oxides than permitted.

In January, Fiat Chrysler said it was confident of reaching its medium-term earnings targets after the group delivered "record results" last year. 

The company said its bottom-line net profit soared to 1.8 billion euros ($1.9 billion) in 2016 from 93 million euros a year earlier. 

Copyright Agence France-Presse, 2017.

Popular Sponsored Recommendations

Empowering the Modern Workforce: The Power of Connected Worker Technologies

March 1, 2024
Explore real-world strategies to boost worker safety, collaboration, training, and productivity in manufacturing. Emphasizing Industry 4.0, we'll discuss digitalization and automation...

3 Best Practices to Create a Product-Centric Competitive Advantage with PRO.FILE PLM

Jan. 25, 2024
Gain insight on best practices and strategies you need to accelerate engineering change management and reduce time to market. Register now for your opportunity to accelerate your...

Transformative Capabilities for XaaS Models in Manufacturing

Feb. 14, 2024
The manufacturing sector is undergoing a pivotal shift toward "servitization," or enhancing product offerings with services and embracing a subscription model. This transition...

Shifting Your Business from Products to Service-Based Business Models: Generating Predictable Revenues

Oct. 27, 2023
Executive summary on a recent IndustryWeek-hosted webinar sponsored by SAP

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of IndustryWeek, create an account today!