Hyundai, Kia admits lying about fuel consumption

- After an investigation conducted by the EPA, Hyundai and Kia have to admit was "exaggerating" about the fuel consumption of 900 thousand vehicles in 2010.Two companies also announced that it would be more realistic when published fuel consumption of the 2012-13 models, and plans to compensate vehicle owners suffer by giving false information differences in fuel consumption of the number of vehicles on.
Chairman of Hyundai Motor America John Krafcik says: "Recognizing the importance of fuel economy with all of us, chhungs I sincerely apologize for this error. We will correct. "
35% of the 2011-13 models of the brand Hyundai and Kia sold in October was revised fuel consumption parameters. 580 thousand vehicles with fuel economy dropped 1mpg, 240 thousand vehicles fell by 2 mpg, the remaining 80 thousand vehicles will be reduced from 3 to 4 mpg.
For example, Hyundai Elantra 2013 and Veloster will be the fuel consumption on the highway according to the EPA is 37 mpg (6.36 L/100 km) instead of the number nice dream 40 mpg (5.88 L/100 km)
After EPA discovered the difference between the results calculated fuel consumption and their empirical and statistical data of Hyundai, manufacturers have said that they found "error process" during their trial. Hyundai says their testing process "simulating aerodynamic drag, drag tires, the friction of the engine and transmission system and provide technical data for programming should all try measuring the force, from which results in fuel savings. "
Dr. W. C. Yang, head of technical R & D center of Hyundai / Kia said: "I sincerely apologize to all customers Hyundai and Kia affected by the errors, we are so sorry. With these numbers the EPA testing, we will take action immediately in order to adjust the vehicle's fuel consumption figure and conduct correction. "
Hyundai is also folding in the new plate sticker on the window announced new fuel consumption according to EPA standards.
Hyundai and Kia also will compensate the owner of the money they could save if their car to achieve fuel consumption as advertising, based on local gas prices and the number of miles traveled.
2 manufacturers to provide vehicle owners with a debit card which will pay 15% of the total amount, as additional compensation.