Japan Fines Mitsubishi Motors $4 Million Over Fake Data

Mitsubishi Motors has been fined $4 million by Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency for faking fuel consumption data.

By Rajkamal

Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi has been fined $4 million over false fuel consumption data of several of its small cars. The fine was imposed by Japan on Friday.

Japan Fines Mitsubishi Motors $4 Million Over Fake Data

Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency said in a statement that it imposed the fine based on proof that Mitsubishi marketed the cars under inflated fuel economy claims.

Japan Fines Mitsubishi Motors $4 Million Over Fake Data

In April 2016, Mitsubishi agreed that it had falsified fuel consumption data in four of the company's car models under 660cc engine capacity. This included two models sold by Nissan.

Japan Fines Mitsubishi Motors $4 Million Over Fake Data

The false fuel consumption data was also used in pamphlets and advertising campaigns, saying fuel consumed by these vehicles were 5 to 15 percent less. Mitsubishi sold over 6 lakh vehicles in the region as they were highly popular.

Japan Fines Mitsubishi Motors $4 Million Over Fake Data

Following the scandal, Nissan bought a 34 percent stake in Mitsubishi last October, to assure confidence of customers.

Japan Fines Mitsubishi Motors $4 Million Over Fake Data

Nissan seems to have made the right move, and the carmaker will soon launch the updated Micra, which is seen in the image gallery below.

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Article Published On: Saturday, January 28, 2017, 11:11 [IST]
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