Today, almost all global automakers rely on data obtained during laboratory tests. Everyone knows how such "idealized" emission measurements ended for the Volkswagen concern.

To eliminate discrepancies between indicators recorded in the laboratory and in real-world operation, French companies have decided to indicate fuel economy figures for their cars based on tests conducted in normal road traffic conditions.

Soon, these brands will publish fuel consumption data for their "key models," which were obtained during real trips on the roads.