Consumer Commission could fine Ford 10% of turnover over flaming Kugas
'This is about a critical safety matter, with people's lives potentially in danger. We want to get to the bottom of this'
02 March 2017 - 07:30
Carmaker Ford is being investigated by the National Consumer Commission for allegedly contravening the National Consumer Act — and could be fined 10% of its an nual turnover. The company — and its dealerships — will face a Consumer Tribunal hearing that could levy a fine that experts say could be in the billions. The company's revenue from its Middle East and Africa region was $4-billion in 2015.
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