Škoda Auto says 1.2 million of its cars affected by Volkswagen fraudulent emissions scandal

The Mladá Boleslav-based carmaker Škoda Auto, part of the Volkswagen Group, announced on Monday that 1.2 million of its diesel cars are affected by diesel-engine manipulation. Volkswagen was hit by the scandal involving illegal software installed in cars which manipulated emission results. A total of around 11 million of Volkswagen Group vehicles are reportedly affected. A downswing in the Volkswagen Group's fortunes could negatively impact Czech sub-contractors.