Information is advanced by Reuters, citing a letter from the manufacturer sent to the German parliament. The letter is dated October 2 and is signed by Thomas Steg, current head of the Volkswagen and former spokesman of the spokesman of the Berlin government.
In this letter, Steg specifies that the affected vehicles are those with diesel engines 1.2, 1.6 and 2.0. according to Reuters, which quotes the German newspaper Handelsblatt, the author apologizes for “harm done to some individuals” and promises a full clarification of the matter.
A VW spokesman has admitted ignoring the letter. Therefore, the company says it does not intend to make any comment.
Find out whether your car has the “kit” fraudulent
This morning in Portugal The importing Siva announces that the Portuguese customers may already know if your car is, or not, one of those affected.
In a statement sent to the TSF, the Siva writes that “can now consult on the site brand, information about your vehicle and find out if he was affected by the software that causes discrepancies in emissions “of toxic gases.
For this, you just have to” insert chassis number of the vehicle on the platform created on the site or contact the phone by brand, by calling 808 30 89 89.
The Siva also ensures that it is working to “find a technical solution, which will be given knowledge to customers in the shortest possible time “.
Change” will not be painless “
The president of Volkswagen warned, however, that restructuring the group will suffer because of the scandal emissions, “will not be painless.” Mattias Muller promised to do everything to ensure the “security of employment”, but said that out of this crisis will involve “large cuts”.
The head of the German car manufacturer confirms that all the investments already planned will be reviewed. All who are not absolutely necessary will be delayed or even abandoned.
Mattias Muller also wishes to emphasize that appropriate treatment of customers is more important than speed in how Volkswagen can overcome the problem .
Contacted by TSF, the communications director of Autoeuropa said he looks “official information of the parent” in Germany.
The TSF has also requested information from the Ministry of Economy on the possible consequences for the Portuguese Volkswagen plant.
News updated at 14:18 with information Autoeuropa.
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