Japanese Mitsubishi Motors had forged information about the energy efficiency of their cars for 25 years. As reported by broadcasting Corporation BBC, the data on fuel consumption was underestimated since 1991.
Earlier, the management of the company acknowledged the fact of distortion of this information in connection with violations during the relevant tests. According to preliminary data, the fuel consumption has been understated by 5-10%.
The exact number of sold cars that do not meet the technical documentation, is unknown. According to some estimates, there were more than 2 million mostly compact models supplied to the Japanese market.
Currently Mitsubishi Motors has suspended all sales. Discusses the issue of bringing the company to justice.
Amid the scandal, the value of the shares of the Corporation fell by almost 40 percent.
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