While the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal has been the face of insufficient emissions levels enforcement in the EU in the past year, the problem is a wide-ranging one involving nearly every manufacturer operating in Europe. While most manufacturers have (apparently) not been brazen and arrogant enough to use “defeat devices” … [continued]
Rather than choose to have Volkswagen (VW) modify their vehicles to meet US emissions standards, the majority of owners affected by the recent diesel emissions cheating scandal in the US have signed up for the vehicle buyback, according to recent reports. As we’ve reported previously, under the terms of the settlement … [continued]
Following the opening of an investigation into Volkswagen’s use of a defeat device to fool emissions tests for the firm’s vehicles, the government of South Korea has decided to expand that investigation to include essentially all foreign car brands, according to recent reports. The South Korean government previously decided to … [continued]
The German state of Bavaria is suing Volkswagen, seeking restitution for state civil servant pension fund losses of around €700,000 following the breaking of dieselgate last September and the attendant stock price collapse. The Bavarian lawsuit is intended to recoup some of these pension losses for those affected. The lawsuit … [continued]
In addition to the $1.18 billion that has been secured for the state of California as part of the US government’s landmark $14.7 billion settlement with Volkswagen, an additional $86 million in civil penalties will be paid out to the state as well, according to a recent press release. According … [continued]
As the ongoing Volkswagen diesel emissions cheating scandal has continued playing itself out, many observers have commented that, when one takes into account the wide-scale nature of corruption in the German auto industry, it doesn’t seem likely that the company will face any real repercussions within Germany itself. It appears … [continued]
The European Commission was apparently warned by its own in-house researchers that vehicle emissions tests had revealed what those involved suspected to be a “defeat device” (like the one VW was recently found to be using in many of its vehicles) … a full 5 years before the VW diesel … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Volkswagen Group is considering the sale of some of its assets and brands as part of a refocusing of the group’s core focus, according to recent reports. Presumably, such an asset sale would also help the group raise the funds necessary for the paying of … [continued]
Despite our inability to get to all of these stories, there have been some big ones lately regarding the ongoing diesel scandal. Have a look: Volkswagen Agrees To Set Aside $10 Billion To Pay US Claims $10 billion is well below the theoretical maximum penalty VW could face. The cost of … [continued]
An interactive mapping tool shows the effects of the Volkswagen diesel scandal on populations across California. The interactive map suggests that a response — by VW — could make amends to those hardest hit. Those affected by the VW diesel mishap will likely appreciate this mapping tool. A recent press release from … [continued]
