Quote Originally Posted by PerthMTB View Post
Holy crap batman!

Just read that they've pulled all diesel models from sale in the US as a result of this.
I doubt if it was choice. Basically, the emission tests submitted to allow them to be registered have been discarded, so it is a case of re-qualifying.

The emission test is not a single one, but has to be done on an accumulation vehicle. The vehicle has to be operated for a specified number of km/miles during which routine servicing has to be carried out and a series of emission and other tests performed.

Many years ago, I worked as an engineer for the NSW Department of Motor Transport where Alfa Romeo allowed an accumulation vehicle to be used by journalists on a drive day. It was written off in a crash, and it delayed the launch of that model as the accumulation test had to be re-started with a fresh vehicle.

So, I do not believe it is a storm in a tea cup. The US authorities would not have gone public unless they had evidence. The problem for other jurisdictions is that many use the US approval for their own approval, so it is more likely than not to spread beyond the US. On top of that those jurisdictions could well issue a "show cause" notice asking VW to show cause why their approval should not be revoked.