Volkswagen under investigation over illegal software that masks pollution

[Ryeman]

I guess the brochures of the time are getting a going over to start with, particularly any mention of 'clean diesel' technology.
Basically misrepresentation.

(I suspect VW fitted the device to all simply to simplify mass production, and for us it was not actually needed to meet the then emissions standards and that's why they claim its removal will have no effect and therefore compensation is not applicable.)

[feenix74]

Game on. So the ACCC appears to be taking the line that the inclusion of the defeat device is deceptive and misleading by VW, not that it necessarily does not meet the emission standards.

Volkswagen emissions scandal: VW taken to court by ACCC over diesel data - Business - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

[ian]

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