Berlin would prepare a reminder of Porsche Panamera

After the scandal of Panama papers, that of Panamera motors. Other times, other skies, it is in Germany that the authorities intend to order the mandatory recall of the Porsche Panamera.

"The federal agency of the automobile (KBA) will impose a mandatory reminder of the Porsche Panamera shortly after the discovery of 'a manipulation of exhaust gas purification systems leading to an increase in emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emitted,' reveals the weekly der Spiegel about these luxury models sold more than 100,000 euros. 19659006] In May, the German authorities had already ordered the recall of 60,000 Porsche cars equipped with "unauthorized" software, 53,000 Macan and 6,750 Cayenne (4,2 liters V8) in Europe.

In 2017, 22,000 Porsche Cayenne engines 3 liters TDI had to be brought back to the dealers. Due to the scandal, Porsche is no longer offering diesel cars for sale.

Incarcerated executive

Volkswagen, the parent company of Porsche, admitted in autumn 2015 to have equipped 11 million diesel cars software capable of distorting the results of pollution tests. That allowed to conceal emissions sometimes up to 40 times the standards allowed.

In April, a leader of Porsche was imprisoned in Germany, after several searches _ a first for Porsche _ as part of a investigation for "fraud" conducted in conjunction with other investigations against Volkswagen and its Audi brand

According to "Bild" and "Automobilwoche", the leader in question would be Jörg Kerner, former head of Porsche engines.

Jean-Michel Gradt (SOURCE: AFP)