GM found responsible for India emissions scandal

An investigation by the Indian government has concluded that General Motors was the sole perpetrator of an emissions testing scandal involving the company’s Chevrolet Tavera utility vehicle.

“The report has pointed out that it is in the nature of corporate fraud,” a government official, who declined to be named as the information is not public, told Reuters.

“It says only the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) was responsible for whatever happened,” and that there was no wrongdoing found on the part of the testing labs, the official added.

GM’s Tavera scandal unfolded in July after the Detroit-based automaker told government officials that employees had rigged emissions tests for the high-riding MPV. According to inside sources, GM employees fitted Taveras earmarked for emissions testing with cleaner-burning engines. Employees also lied about the Tavera’s weight to avoid a more stringent classification.

The case forced GM to halt Tavera production and recall 114,000 units of the utility vehicle.

Shortly after the recall GM fired Sam Winegarden, GM vice president for global engine engineering, and 10 other powertrain employees, citing “violations of company policy”.

Despite the severity of the issue, GM is facing a maximum fine of 100 million rupees, which is about $1.6 million.

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