South Korea to disallow sales of some Nissan, BMW and Porsche models
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South Korea said on Tuesday it plans to disallow sales of two Nissan Motor Co Ltd, one BMW AG and three Porsche AG car models after finding errors in certification documents for the car makers’ imported models.
South Korea’s environment ministry said in a statement it also plans to fine the local units of the foreign car makers a combined 6.5 billion won ($5.56 million) after finding certification errors in two Nissan, one BMW and seven Porsche models.
Out of the seven Porsche models, four have discontinued sales, the ministry said.
The decisions on the sales halt and fines will be finalised in December after a hearing, the environment ministry said.
The ministry announced the results of a probe into whether foreign car makers besides Volkswagen AG falsified documents for certification, following a similar finding on Volkswagen earlier this year.
A Nissan Korea spokesman said the company plans to cooperate with the environment ministry and clarify its position in the hearing.
Spokespersons for BMW and Porsche could not be immediately reached for comment.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Nissan, BMW, and Porsche models are facing a sales ban in South Korea?
Which specific Nissan, BMW, and Porsche models are facing a sales ban in South Korea?
The article states that two Nissan models, one BMW model, and three Porsche models are slated for a sales ban. Specific model names are not provided in the information given.
Q.What is the total fine proposed for the foreign car manufacturers involved?
What is the total fine proposed for the foreign car manufacturers involved?
The South Korean environment ministry plans to fine the local units of the foreign car makers a combined 6.5 billion won, which is equivalent to $5.56 million, for certification errors.
Q.When will the final decision regarding the sales halt and fines be made?
When will the final decision regarding the sales halt and fines be made?
The decisions on the sales halt and fines are expected to be finalised in December. This will occur after a hearing has taken place with the involved parties.
Q.Has Nissan commented on the allegations made by the South Korean environment ministry?
Has Nissan commented on the allegations made by the South Korean environment ministry?
A Nissan Korea spokesman has stated that the company intends to cooperate with the environment ministry. They plan to clarify their position during the upcoming hearing.
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