Suzuki Motor finds irregularities in fuel-economy tests: sources

Suzuki Motor finds irregularities in fuel-economy tests: sources

File photo taken in November 2012 shows Suzuki Motor Corp.'s head office in Hamamatsu, Japan. The minicar manufacturer has found irregularities in its vehicle while running tests conducted to gauge fuel economy, probably involving a method not compliant with Japanese regulations, sources close to the matter said on May 18, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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