Union Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete has released a shocking statement today, saying that the emission levels of
"We've informed the transport ministry about the factual position and have referred the matter to it, saying they (
It was after the German car maker had created controversy in the US and Europe over emission regulations, that the Automotive Research Authority of India (ARAI) was directed to conduct these quality tests on Volkswagen by the Heavy Industries Ministry. Reportedly, there are 3.24 lakh Volkswagen cars on Indian roads.
Geete said the auto major has now planned to recall all the 3.24 lakh cars that are there in the country.
In India, the VW group sells seven cars, viz Audi, Beetle, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche, Skoda and Volkswagen.
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