German transportation authorities said Friday that Volkswagen can't phone a friend for help, they're on their own.
"At this point we have no indication of other manufacturers being involved," a government spokesman, said according to Reuters (via Automotive News Europe).
Being the only automaker embroiled in the scandal — for now — means that Volkswagen will have to face alone the wrath from governments tripping over themselves to charge the automaker with just about anything they want. In the U.S., Volkswagen faces a pending congressional inquiry; in France, prosecutors have opened an investigation for "aggravated deception;" in Italy, the government's antitrust authority has begun an investigation; in Switzerland — you get the idea.
It's unclear whether the transportation ministry's statement absolves other automakers from exceeding legal limits for emissions.
The International Council on Clean Transportation reported in its findings that the BMW X3d exceeded by 11 times the legal limit for nitrogen oxide, but the German automaker consistently denied that it had "manipulated" results.
"We observe the legal requirements in each country and adhere to all local testing requirements," BMW said in a statement. "When it comes to our vehicles, there is no difference in the treatment of exhaust emissions whether they are on rollers or on the road."
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