Auto Industry Facing Emissions Rules Hurdles

Fiat Chrysler paid $77 million in U.S. civil penalties late last year for failing to meet 2016 model year fuel economy requirements, which is the first sign that the industry could be facing hurdles meeting emissions rules, according to a report.
Feb. 8, 2019

Feb. 8, 2019—Fiat Chrysler paid $77 million in U.S. civil penalties late last year for failing to meet 2016 model year fuel economy requirements, which is the first sign that the industry could be facing hurdles meeting emissions rules, according to a report by Reuters.

Shane Karr, head of external affairs for Fiat Chrysler in North America, said in a statement the fuel economy program should be reformed rather than “requiring companies to make large compliance payments because assumptions made in 2011 turned out to be wrong.”

The civil penalty payment is much higher than in prior model years. The industry paid $2.3 million in civil penalties in 2014 and $40 million in 2011.

Subscribe to our Newsletters

Latest in Latest News

Enterprise/Tasco Auto Color
Enterprise and Tasco Logo
Enterprise and Tasco Auto Color continue to support the Collision Industry Foundation program at the second highest tier, Urgent Care, for donors that contribute $5,000-$10,000...
June 19, 2025
Adobe Stock 200930201
adobestock_200930201
The insurance company said it has control of its systems and hasn’t detected any evidence of ransomware or ongoing threat actor activity since the June 7 attack.
June 19, 2025
MSCRA
MSCRA Logo
The Mountain States Collision Repair Association’s first in-person event features four industry experts and networking opportunities at Downhill Brewing in Parker, Colorado.
June 19, 2025