Korea Widens Emission Test Probe to All Foreign Car Brands
- Environment ministry investigating 110 diesel vehicle models
- South Korea has barred most Volkswagen, Audi models from sale
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South Korea expanded an investigation into the fabrication of emission and noise-level test results to all foreign car brands after fining Volkswagen AG for violations.
The environment ministry last week started a probe on 23 foreign automakers involving 110 diesel models, Hong Dong Kon, a director at the ministry, said by phone. The results of the investigation will be announced in two to three months, Hong said.