File photo: AFPFrankfurt/Berlin: Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit suspended deliveries of some of its popular sedans and coupes after informing German authorities of irregularities in emissions systems, embroiling the luxury brand further in the carmaker’s diesel scandal. An internal review revealed abnormalities in the engine-management software of current A6 and A7 models with V-6 diesel motors, Audi said in a statement on Tuesday. The problem relates to diesel engines with the latest Euro-6 standard, rather than older versions generally affected in the past. Urea injectionsAs Germany’s automotive watchdog continues to scrutinize Volkswagen’s diesel portfolio, Audi said in February that it is recalling top-of-the line Audi A8 sedans with 4.2-liter V8 diesel motors. Audi, which didn’t elaborate on the nature of the irregularities, said it would provide a software update in coordination with authorities.

Source: Mint May 08, 2018 14:03 UTC