Dieselgate: ARAI issues notice to VW Group India

VW's image has tarnished after its emission scandal was exposed in the US. Soon, several countries (including India) began questioning VW's emission test figures.
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) recently investigated some of the VW diesel models in India and have found "significant variations" between the laboratory test figures and the actual on-road emission levels. Ambuj Sharma, Additional Secretary, Heavy Industries Ministry, specifically named Jetta, A4 and Vento models, in an interview with PTI.

ARAI has issued a notice to the Volkswagen Group India to provide technical inputs and to explain their position. The company representatives had earlier met Government of India - Ministry of Heavy Industries and ARAI on October 29, 2015, and agreed to fully co-operate in this matter. Volkswagen has confirmed the receipt of this notice and will respond to the same by November 30, 2015.

If guilty, the VW Group is likely to recall all the vehicles fitted with EA 189 diesel engine in India for corrective measures, which includes cars from the VW, Skoda and Audi family having the 1.2L, 1.5L, 1.6L and 2.0L TDi engines. Criminal proceedings and heavy fines imposed by the authorities will further add to the company's misery.