BERLIN (June 28): German authorities have raided Hyundai and Kia due to suspicions that they put over 210,000 diesel vehicles with suspected illegal defeat devices onto the road, the Frankfurt state prosecutor's office said on Tuesday (June 28).

The engine software is thought to have come from parts companies Bosch and Delphi, which today is owned by the Borgwarner group, according to a statement.

Authorities searched business premises on eight properties in Germany and Luxembourg in an operation coordinated by European Union agency Eurojust.

A spokesperson for Hyundai confirmed the raids and said the company is working with the authorities.