French Prosecutors Are Investigating Renault Over Possible Emissions Fiddling

A day after the EPA announced it was to investigate FCA over possible emissions fiddling, it's emerged French authorities are now investigating Renault for foul play with its diesel engines
French Prosecutors Are Investigating Renault Over Possible Emissions Fiddling

January has not been a good month for the beleaguered diesel engine. We had top VW employees getting arrested last week, the EPA publicly accusing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of using software that alters emissions levels yesterday, and now it’s the turn of Renault.

The French manufacturer had its offices raided last year, and although nothing became of that whole saga, Renault is back in the spotlight for the wrong reasons once more. France’s Public Prosecutor has opened a fresh investigation into Renault, amid new claims it has cheated emissions tests with its diesel engines.

Responding to the news, Groupe Renault released the following statement, in a handy list format…

Groupe Renault, which intends to protect its rights, reminds its constant position.

  1. Renault complies with French and European regulations.

  2. Renault vehicles are all and have always been homologated in accordance with the laws and regulations. They are compliant with the applicable standards.

  3. Renault vehicles are not equipped with cheating software affecting anti-pollution systems.

  4. The States, European Commission, Regulation Authorities and automotive manufacturers all share the opinion that the requirements of the applicable regulations need to be strengthened. This is the purpose of the future Euro6d Regulation.

Groupe Renault reminds that in March 2016 it submitted to the panel of the independent technical commission a complete nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission reduction plan for its Euro6b diesel vehicles in customer use, which has been deemed transparent, satisfactory and credible.

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Comments

Anonymous

All these emissions scandals mean one thing. The regulations being put in place are unrealistic for current technology.

01/14/2017 - 01:43 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Aaaaand diesels suck :)

Breaking news… EVERY manufacturer does this…

01/14/2017 - 01:47 |
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Anonymous

Is Renault owned by VW?

01/14/2017 - 02:34 |
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Chewbacca_buddy (McLaren squad)(VW GTI Clubsport)(McLaren 60

Thanks VW. Now every manufacturer that makes anything that even resembles a diesel will go under the microscope

01/14/2017 - 02:38 |
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The Abider

Renault didn’t abide by the rules, man

01/14/2017 - 08:18 |
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HfromB

Wasnt there a post abput frenchs burning down cars on new year’s eve?

Wouldnt it be better to stop those?

01/14/2017 - 08:57 |
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BünnyRöcket Entertainment

Didn’t Americans already state that Renault too was caught… or no… it were Germans, they ran some test and figured that French were dirty too… that was about 1-2 months after the VW dieselgate thing

01/14/2017 - 09:22 |
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s3cretsauce

Vw be like

01/14/2017 - 16:16 |
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Anonymous

Remember that BMW ad where they said diesel doesn’t have to be the dirty vehicle anymore? What are the odds of the German authorities finding BMW guilty next? :D

01/14/2017 - 19:24 |
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⭕⭕__________⭕⭕

Why does greenpeace want everyone’s head on a platter? Are they trying to get rid of cars before trump goes into office

01/14/2017 - 20:16 |
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Anonymous

If everyone breaks the law, the law is broken.

01/15/2017 - 15:57 |
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