Fiat Faces Trial in France Over Emissions-Tampering Scandal

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French prosecutors have demanded Fiat face trial on fraud charges over the emissions-tampering scandal that struck Volkswagen, a source told AFP. This is the fourth trial demanded in France against major car makers, following cases against Volkswagen, Peugeot-Citroen, and Renault. Fiat is accused of selling vehicles with diesel engines that exceeded nitrogen oxide emissions limits between 2014 and 2017.

Key Takeaways:

  • French prosecutors have demanded Fiat face trial on fraud charges over emissions-tampering scandal.
  • This is the fourth trial demanded in France against major car makers, following cases against Volkswagen, Peugeot-Citroen, and Renault.
  • Fiat is accused of selling Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Jeep vehicles with diesel engines that exceeded nitrogen oxide emissions limits between 2014 and 2017.
  • The scandal has caused waves in the global car industry since Volkswagen admitted tampering with millions of diesel vehicles in September 2015.
  • A German court in May convicted and handed prison sentences to four former Volkswagen managers over their part in the scandal.
  • French prosecutors filed their case against Volkswagen in February, saying nearly one million French customers had to pay for servicing and repairs after the emissions breach was revealed.

Statistics:

  • 1 million: The number of French customers who had to pay for servicing and repairs after the emissions breach was revealed.
  • 2014-2017: The period during which Fiat allegedly sold vehicles with diesel engines that exceeded nitrogen oxide emissions limits.
  • 4: The number of former Volkswagen managers convicted and handed prison sentences over their part in the scandal.
  • 1: The major car maker with the largest number of trials demanded in France over the emissions-tampering scandal (Volkswagen).

Sources:

  • AFP: French prosecutors demand Fiat trial over emissions scandal
  • BSS: French prosecutors demand Fiat stand trial in emissions scandal case
  • AFP: Source: Fiat faces demand for trial in France over emissions scandal