Daimler opens exhaust emissions investigation in U.S.
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Daimler opens exhaust emissions investigation in U.S.
Daimler says it's investigating "possible indications of irregularities" in its process for certifying exhaust emissions in the U.S.
The German automaker, whose brands include Mercedes-Benz, said it's carrying out the internal review at the request of the U.S. Department of Justice and is "cooperating fully with the authorities."
The announcement follows the huge scandal that engulfed Volkswagen (VLKAF) last year after it admitted rigging diesel engine emissions tests in America and Europe. The VW affair has put emissions testing across the auto industry under greater scrutiny.
Daimler (DDAIF), which is due to report first quarter earnings Friday, didn't provide further details on the possible signs of irregularities that it says it's looking into.
"The company's experience with the U.S. authorities has clearly shown that a conservative communication supports the constructive dialogue with the authorities," it said in a statement.
Daimler's announcement of the internal investigation comes after some U.S. owners of Mercedes diesel vehicles filed a class action lawsuit accusing Mercedes-Benz USA of cheating on emissions tests. The latest complaint, filed earlier this month in New Jersey, alleges that the cars emit far more pollution on the road than in laboratory testing.
Daimler said in its statement that "the class actions are considered to be without merit and Daimler will defend itself against them with all available legal means."
On Thursday, Volkswagen said it had reached a deal to repurchase or fix nearly 500,000 diesel cars in the U.S. that cheat on emission tests.
The German automaker, whose brands include Mercedes-Benz, said it's carrying out the internal review at the request of the U.S. Department of Justice and is "cooperating fully with the authorities."
The announcement follows the huge scandal that engulfed Volkswagen (VLKAF) last year after it admitted rigging diesel engine emissions tests in America and Europe. The VW affair has put emissions testing across the auto industry under greater scrutiny.
Daimler (DDAIF), which is due to report first quarter earnings Friday, didn't provide further details on the possible signs of irregularities that it says it's looking into.
"The company's experience with the U.S. authorities has clearly shown that a conservative communication supports the constructive dialogue with the authorities," it said in a statement.
Daimler's announcement of the internal investigation comes after some U.S. owners of Mercedes diesel vehicles filed a class action lawsuit accusing Mercedes-Benz USA of cheating on emissions tests. The latest complaint, filed earlier this month in New Jersey, alleges that the cars emit far more pollution on the road than in laboratory testing.
Daimler said in its statement that "the class actions are considered to be without merit and Daimler will defend itself against them with all available legal means."
On Thursday, Volkswagen said it had reached a deal to repurchase or fix nearly 500,000 diesel cars in the U.S. that cheat on emission tests.
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Daimler says it's investigating "possible indications of irregularities" in its process for certifying exhaust emissions in the U.S.
The German automaker, whose brands include Mercedes-Benz, said it's carrying out the internal review at the request of the U.S. Department of Justice and is "cooperating fully with the authorities."
The announcement follows the huge scandal that engulfed Volkswagen (VLKAF) last year after it admitted rigging diesel engine emissions tests in America and Europe. The VW affair has put emissions testing across the auto industry under greater scrutiny.
Daimler (DDAIF), which is due to report first quarter earnings Friday, didn't provide further details on the possible signs of irregularities that it says it's looking into.
"The company's experience with the U.S. authorities has clearly shown that a conservative communication supports the constructive dialogue with the authorities," it said in a statement.
Daimler's announcement of the internal investigation comes after some U.S. owners of Mercedes diesel vehicles filed a class action lawsuit accusing Mercedes-Benz USA of cheating on emissions tests. The latest complaint, filed earlier this month in New Jersey, alleges that the cars emit far more pollution on the road than in laboratory testing.
Daimler said in its statement that "the class actions are considered to be without merit and Daimler will defend itself against them with all available legal means."
On Thursday, Volkswagen said it had reached a deal to repurchase or fix nearly 500,000 diesel cars in the U.S. that cheat on emission tests.
The German automaker, whose brands include Mercedes-Benz, said it's carrying out the internal review at the request of the U.S. Department of Justice and is "cooperating fully with the authorities."
The announcement follows the huge scandal that engulfed Volkswagen (VLKAF) last year after it admitted rigging diesel engine emissions tests in America and Europe. The VW affair has put emissions testing across the auto industry under greater scrutiny.
Daimler (DDAIF), which is due to report first quarter earnings Friday, didn't provide further details on the possible signs of irregularities that it says it's looking into.
"The company's experience with the U.S. authorities has clearly shown that a conservative communication supports the constructive dialogue with the authorities," it said in a statement.
Daimler's announcement of the internal investigation comes after some U.S. owners of Mercedes diesel vehicles filed a class action lawsuit accusing Mercedes-Benz USA of cheating on emissions tests. The latest complaint, filed earlier this month in New Jersey, alleges that the cars emit far more pollution on the road than in laboratory testing.
Daimler said in its statement that "the class actions are considered to be without merit and Daimler will defend itself against them with all available legal means."
On Thursday, Volkswagen said it had reached a deal to repurchase or fix nearly 500,000 diesel cars in the U.S. that cheat on emission tests.
Am I the only one who finds the words "Department of Justice, and authorities" disturbing in this context?
