VW in trouble again over Porsche’s rigged petrol engines

Volkswagen AG remains under the prying eyes of Germany’s motor vehicle authority KBA now courtesy of a probe of Porsche AG concerning potential manipulation of emissions data testing results of its gas-powered engines.

Porsche’s parent, VW, has been through a series of queries in Germany, the U.S. and other countries for a similar issue surrounding its diesel engines.

A KBA spokesman said Monday the investigation involves gas engines that Porsche made for the European market before 2017. Porsche confirmed that it informed the authorities after internal investigations uncovered suspected irregularities.

Porsche, famous for its high-prices sports cars, didn’t escape the diesel-engine scrutiny in the past. German prosecutors fined Porsche $632 million last year due to issues with their diesel emissions testing, but the sports car maker hasn’t been charged with anything on the gasoline side of the testing yet.

The issues relate to vehicles developed several years ago, according to multiple reports, and that post-2017 models are not part of the investigation. Porsche officials said they are working with authorities on the investigation.

Bild am Sonntag weekly reported the investigation was focused on engines developed between 2008 and 2013, including those of the Panamera and 911 models, with suspected illegal changes to hardware and software that could affect exhaust systems and engine components.

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