The body which represents the UK automotive industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), says there is no evidence to suggest other carmakers have been disguising pollution levels.
Pressure is mounting on Volkswagen after it admitted that 11 million diesel cars sold worldwide were fitted with software that disguises pollution levels during testing.
The SMMT said in a statement: “The UK automotive industry understands the concerns consumers may have following the actions of one manufacturer in regard to emissions testing and the subsequent decision to recall a large number of its cars.
“This is, however, an issue affecting just one company and there is no evidence to suggest that any other company is involved, let alone that this is an industry-wide issue.”
The SMMT says consumers should be reassured that cars sold in the UK must comply with strict European laws. “All cars must complete a standard emissions test, which, unlike in the US, is independently witnessed by a government-appointed independent agency,” the SMMT continued.
“On the separate on-going debate about real world testing, industry accepts that the current test method for cars is out of date and is seeking agreement from the European Commission for a new emissions test that embraces new testing technologies and which is more representative of on-road conditions.”
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Nigel Boyle - 23/09/2015 12:11
There is only one thing that matters here - they lied to the Americans. This will cost them dearly and I would not be surprised if the brand disappears. VW is dead, long live Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Seat, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti ,MAN ,Scania.......