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Dieselgate

German carmaker Volkswagen has admitted to rigging millions of diesel vehicles worldwide in a bid to thwart emissions tests in the US and elsewhere.

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Toyota, Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha were found to have submitted incorrect or manipulated test data when certifying cars.
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Ex-Audi chief Rupert Stadler admits role in diesel scandal

Stadler faced allegations that include fraud for helping conceal the fact that Volkswagen had rigged emissions tests.
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Former head of Audi to confess in 'dieselgate' fraud trial

The former CEO of Audi will confess in the "dieselgate" fraud trial, his lawyer has said.
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Major Dieselgate trial begins in Germany

A long investigation and the pandemic held up proceedings against those deemed responsible for the VW emissions scandal.
BusinessSeptember 16, 2021
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Dutch court backs compensation for VW drivers

Owners of rigged Volkswagen cars in the Netherlands will be entitled to compensation of €1,500 to €3,000.
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Dieselgate: Mercedes drivers sue Daimler

A consumer protection group in Germany has filed a class-action suit against Mercedes-makers Daimler.
Cars and TransportationJuly 7, 2021
Former Audi boss Stadler in court

First CEO faces trial over 'dieselgate' scandal

Five years after VW and its subsidiaries were caught using emissions cheat devices, the first CEO is in the dock.
BusinessSeptember 30, 2020
Martin Winterkorn, pictured on January 1, 2017.

Dieselgate: Former VW CEO charged with market manipulation

A German court has ruled that Martin Winterkorn must stand trial on a second set of "dieselgate" charges.
Law and JusticeSeptember 24, 2020
A VW tailpipe

Dieselgate: VW's ex-chief Winterkorn to stand trial

The former VW head and four others must stand trial over fraud charges in Germany relating to the dieselgate scam.
Law and JusticeSeptember 9, 2020
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Daimler reaches $2 billion settlement in US

The carmaker had faced civil and environmental claims over emissions cheating software in its diesel vehicles.
BusinessAugust 13, 2020
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Four ex-Audi managers charged with fraud over 'dieselgate'

These are the latest criminal charges leveled in the "dieselgate" scandal that first emerged in 2015.
Cars and TransportationAugust 6, 2020
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Opinion: A big defeat for Volkswagen

Henrik Böhme
The highest German court has passed judgement about the VW diesel scandal. It's a wake-up call for companies that cheat.
BusinessMay 25, 2020
Market manipulation charges against VW bosses to be dropped

Market manipulation charges against VW bosses to be dropped

Two current top managers of the auto giant have avoided trial with an out-of-court settlement of €9 million.
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VW to pay €830m settlement to German consumers

Five years after the emissions scandal began, Volkswagen has reached a settlement with Germany's consumer federation.
Cars and TransportationFebruary 28, 2020
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Dieselgate to cost Daimler additional €1.5 billion

The German carmaker will need another billion euros to cope with the fallout of an emissions cheating scandal.
BusinessJanuary 22, 2020
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Canada charges VW over emissions cheating scandal

Volkswagen faces dozens of charges in Canada for knowingly importing cars that violated emissions standards.
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Daimler is struggling with falling profits as it looks to make a costly switch to electric vehicles.
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Volkswagen's electric future

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BusinessNovember 4, 2019
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Class action lawsuit against VW in Germany

More than 400,000 Germans are part of the legal action. But lawyers have warned against joining the class action suit.
BusinessSeptember 30, 2019
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'Dieselgate' scandal: VW settles Australia suit

Volkswagen has agreed to pay out millions over a class-action suit brought by about 100,000 Australian consumers.
Cars and TransportationSeptember 16, 2019
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Former Audi boss Stadler charged over Dieselgate

Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler has been formally charged with crimes relating to his alleged role in Dieselgate.
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Germany: Porsche offices raided in corruption probe

Prosecutors have said that six people, some in "leadership" roles, could be charged with breach of trust.
BusinessMay 28, 2019
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The lies of Martin Winterkorn

Henrik Böhme
DW's Henrik Böhme thinks ex-VW CEO Martin Winterkorn should finally tell the truth.
BusinessApril 15, 2019
A VW emblem on a car with a red, white and blue US flag in the background

US SEC files suit against Volkswagen

VW has accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of trying to "extract more from the company."
PoliticsMarch 15, 2019
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VW, Microsoft together in the cloud

The car industry is going through a profound transformation. Volkswagen appears to understand this better than most.
BusinessFebruary 27, 2019
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Dieselgate: Four Audi manager charged in the US

Four German Audi managers are the latest to be charged as part of a diesel emissions cheating scandal.
Law and JusticeJanuary 18, 2019
VW CEO Herbert Diess presenting company plans at the Detroit Auto Show

VW to build new electric vehicle in US

VW is to build a new electric vehicle at its plant in Tennessee as it moves closer to a partnership with Ford.
BusinessJanuary 15, 2019
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Trump and his useless rage

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VW profits up as diesel costs fade

Volkswagen has seen net profits for the third quarter of 2018 more than double from the same period last year.
BusinessOctober 30, 2018
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This war on cars could get ugly

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The continuing fears about pollution and diesel are harming Germany's auto industry, says DW's Henrik Böhme.
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Porsche fined for role in emissions cheating

Volkswagen brand Porsche has been ordered by a regional German court to pay €47 million in damages.
BusinessOctober 24, 2018
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VW planning on nationwide diesel cull

Volkswagen has announced a package of measures aimed "to improve air quality in Germany through fleet renewal."
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German prosecutors raid Opel offices

Another day, another chapter in Germany's never-ending Dieselgate story. This time it's Opel feeling the heat.
BusinessOctober 15, 2018
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Court imposes diesel ban on Berlin roads

A Berlin court has ordered the city to ban older diesel vehicles from several downtown streets.
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German government announces diesel deal details

Germany's rocky coalition government on Tuesday announced details of a wide-ranging, "highly complex" diesel deal.
BusinessOctober 2, 2018
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Older German diesels face reckoning

After years of wrangling, a solution to Germany's diesel debate is dearly sought but what are the realistic options?
BusinessSeptember 30, 2018
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Diesel pumps flowing despite retrofit talks

It’s not quite a quick chat at the water cooler but German drivers have plenty to say about diesel at the pumps.
BusinessSeptember 25, 2018
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Porsche ditches diesel cars

Chief Executive Oliver Blume has said the sports carmaker will focus on petrol/gasoline, hybrid and electric vehicles.
BusinessSeptember 23, 2018
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EU launches probe into German carmakers

EU regulators have opened a probe into whether German automakers BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen colluded.
BusinessSeptember 18, 2018
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VW Dieselgate damages case

Investors are suing VW in Germany for damages over diesel emissions cheating. Hearings start today.
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Volkswagen faces German court showdown

The first major court case against Volkswagen in Germany over its cheating in emissions tests begins Monday.
BusinessSeptember 7, 2018
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VW auditor: 'Greater transparency required'

The external compliance auditor said he did not get all the documents he wanted to see to get the full picture.
BusinessAugust 27, 2018
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Opinion: Dieselgate one year on

Jens Thurau
One year ago to the day a political summit took place in Berlin at the height of the so-called diesel crisis.
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Opel reportedly manipulated diesel emissions

Opel is being investigated for manipulating vehicle emissions on about 60,000 cars, according to a media report.
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