
Italian authorities investigate top automakers
The Italian Antitrust Authority said that it has opened four probes into BYD Industria Italia s.r.l., Stellantis Europe S.p.A., Tesla Italy s.r.l. and Volkswagen Group Italia S.p.A. over possible unfair commercial practices, CE Report quotes ANSA.
The investigations concern information provided to consumers regarding the driving range of electrical vehicles, battery capacity degradation and operational limitats on standard battery warranties, which could have breached the Consumer Code, the agency said in a statement.
The Antitrust explained that it carried out inspections at the Italian headquarters of the four automakers, aided by the finance police's special antitrust unit.