As the VW Dieselgate issue continues to be the topic of the moment, the automotive industry as a whole is being placed in a difficult time, as people start questioning whether other carmakers were involved in this conspiracy as well.
In the midst of this whole emissions fiasco, Mazda has released a statement reassuring people that their company doesn’t use any ‘illegal software’ in their famed Skyactiv technology, and that their vehicles aren’t cheating on their emissions tests.
Below is Mazda’s official statement;
“In compliance with the law, Mazda works hard to ensure that every gasoline and diesel engine it makes fully complies with the regulations of the countries in which they are sold. Mazda never uses illegal software or defeat devices. Mazda’s customers may rest assured that their vehicles are fully compliant with all regulations.”
“Now and into the future, Mazda remains committed to improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2, as well as making exhaust emissions as clean as possible, while continuing to offer driving pleasure. Mazda will continue developing new technologies and working towards achieving “ideal combustion” in the internal combustion engine.”
“A number of countries around the world are investigating new homologation testing methods based on real driving conditions, such as Worldwide harmonized Light-duty Test Cycles and Real Driving Emissions. Mazda supports these initiatives and will cooperate with any requests from authorities.”
While nothing was pointing in their direction, Mazda seems to have made a pre-emptive strike, just in case. Hmm, are they jumping on the bandwagon, or perhaps it’s better to be safe than sorry?
