Mitsubishi used data not compatible with Japanese standards since 1991 – Investing.com Spain

By Naomi Tajitsu

TOKYO (Reuters) – Mitsubishi Motors Corp (T Test methods used fuel that were not compatible with Japanese standards since 1991, far more than previously recognized, said a source with knowledge of the situation.

the sixth largest automaker in Japan has lost half its market value -some 3,900 million dollars since admitted last week that exaggerated the fuel economy of four domestic models of their vehicles, including two produced by Nissan Motor (T Co.

the company also said that testing methods used were not compatible with Japanese standards since at least 2002.

the source asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the subject.

the news was first published by the business daily. A spokesman for Mitsubishi (T declined to comment. The company plans to hold a briefing later in the day

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