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Mercedes-Benz Korea probed by prosecutor over transmission specs

( April 1, 2016, 09:25 GMT | Insight) -- The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office has launched an investigation of Mercedes-Benz Korea over the apparent submission of false transmission specifications for its high-end lineup of S-Class S350 models, News1 reports.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office has launched an investigation of Mercedes-Benz Korea over the apparent submission of false transmission specifications for its high-end lineup of S-Class S350 models, News1 reports. Previously, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Environment reported the automaker to prosecutors over the allegation. Mercedes-Benz had notified the transport ministry that the S350 model came equipped with a seven-speed transmission, but it in fact had a nine-speed transmission installed. Under the Automobile Management Act, the company could be fined a maximum 10 million won ($8,685) and relevant individuals could be sent to jail for one year....

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