VW scandal widens as France and Italy launch deception inquiries
by Julia Kollewe and Graham Ruddick from Technology | The Guardian on (#P7VA)
BMW, Chrysler, GM, Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz diesel models also being investigated by US Environmental Protection Agency
The Volkswagen emissions-testing scandal is deepening, with authorities in France and Italy launching investigations into the embattled German carmaker.
Italy's competition regulator is to investigate whether VW engaged in "improper commercial practices" by promoting its vehicles as meeting emissions standards which it failed to reach without a "defeat device".
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