現在,美國司法部也要來調查VW柴油空污造假事件了,事情越滾越大,
短期和長期會有不小的衝擊。
今年美國VW本來就有點艱困,銷售量比去年同期衰退2.8%,甚至為了維持銷售量,
VW不惜砸大錢,補貼經銷商每輛車的銷售紅利,提供美國車界最高的銷售獎勵金,
來拉抬VW的銷量。
反觀同級競爭對手Subaru,在美國大賣,銷售穩定成長,持續爽爽中。
現在再加上空污造假出包,今年美國VW可能會更加艱困了。
(圖)VAG集團各品牌,美國銷售統計 2015/08單月
http://i.imgur.com/UGwjgAp.jpg
VOLKSWAGEN STATEMENT REGARDING EPA INVESTIGATION
https://goo.gl/LGM0P3
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Volkswagen AG and Audi AG received today
notice from the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Justice
and the California Air Resources Board of an investigation related to certain
emissions compliance matters. As environmental protection and sustainability
are among Volkswagen's strategic corporate objectives, the company takes this
matter very seriously and is cooperating with the investigation.
美國VW集團、VW汽車和Audi汽車,今天收到美國環保署、司法部和加州空氣資源委員會
的空污調查通知。
由於環保和永續發展也是VW的企業策略目標中的一環,VW會很認真地看待這個事件,
並配合美國政府的調查。
Volkswagen is committed to fixing this issue as soon as possible. We want
to assure customers and owners of these models that their automobiles are
safe to drive, and we are working to develop a remedy that meets emissions
standards and satisfies our loyal and valued customers. Owners of these
vehicles do not need to take any action at this time.
VW承諾會盡快解決這個問題。我們保證這幾款車安全性無虞,
也正在研究讓車輛能夠符合廢氣排放標準的解決方案,
讓這些既忠誠又尊貴的VW消費者能感到滿意。目前這些車主不需要採取任何行動。