Audi to retrofit 850,000 cars to cut emissions and 'maintain future viability' of diesels

Michael Holder
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VW-owned carmaker joins rival Daimler in recalling Euro 5 and Euro 6 diesel vehicles in face of rising public uncertainty surrounding diesel cars and air pollution

Audi has announced plans to begin retrofitting up to 850,000 of its Euro 5 and Euro 6 diesel cars sold worldwide in a bid to "maintain the future viability of diesel engines" in the face of increasing...

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