Volkswagen emissions scandal

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Trial of former Volkswagen boss suspended due to ill health

Martin Winterkorn resigned in 2015, after it was revealed that vehicle emissions had been manipulated to meet environmental standards

Dieselgate 2 Oct

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Class action against Volkswagen Group in High Court

A class action will aim to determine whether Volkswagen Group's emissions-reducing defeat device software was designed to defeat clean air laws.

3 Dec

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BMW, Mercedes and VW investigated over emissions collusion

Investigation launched looking at whether BMW, Daimler and the VW Group colluded on the development and roll out of technology to clean the emissions of cars.

18 Sept

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VW Group class action hearing at High Court

Legal action brought against the VW Group following the ‘dieselgate’ scandal will be heard at the High Court tomorrow (Tuesday, March 27).

26 Mar

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VW Group court hearing announced over cars fitted with defeat devices

VW Emissions Action has announced that the next hearing will be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday, November 27.

16 Nov

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A third of VW Group cars with ‘defeat devices’ still not fixed

A third of the 1.2 million vehicles affected by the Volkswagen Group emissions scandal have yet to be fixed, more than two years on from the discovery of the scandal.

9 Nov

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Greenpeace activists seek to halt delivery of 1,200 Volkswagen Group vehicles

Fleet operators who have ordered Volkswagen Group vehicles are waiting to learn if deliveries will be affected after Greenpeace activists boarded a ship bringing cars to the UK earlier today (September 21).

21 Sept

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NOx emissions recall of German cars leaves fleet operators in the dark

Thousands of vehicles are subject of ‘voluntary’ service with little clue to the cost implications.

7 Aug

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Volkswagen says “no basis” for £2.5m congestion charge bill

Volkswagen says it will not pay a £2.5m congestion charge bill from the Mayor of London, because all of its vehicles qualified for the greener vehicle discount.

26 Jul

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Report highlights alleged Volkswagen 'fix' issues

BBC Watchdog joined forces with Auto Express to highlight technical issues experienced by “thousands” of Volkswagen customers following emissions ‘fix’.

14 Jul

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Transport committee demands further answers from VW

The Transport Committee is demanding further answers in the aftermath of the Volkswagen emissions scandal.

27 Apr

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VW boss branded a liar after giving ‘Alice in Wonderland’ evidence to MPs

The UK boss of the VW Group has been branded a liar after giving evidence to the Transport Select Committee today (Monday, February 20).

20 Feb

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Renault and Fiat facing NOx emissions investigations in France and the USA

Renault and Fiat are strenuously denying claims made against them over emissions in France and the US respectively.

9 Feb

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VW Group will ‘robustly’ defend UK lawsuit

Fleets have moved to distance themselves from a group litigation case against Volkswagen Group UK being brought by Harcus Sinclair.

9 Feb

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Class action sought against Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda

Harcus Sinclair UK has applied for a group litigation order in claims against Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda arising out of the emissions scandal.

10 Jan

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More than 1,000 international IT experts being recruited by Volkswagen

Volkswagen Group is expanding its know-how in the fields of artificial intelligence, big data, virtual reality, smart production and connectivity.

29 Dec

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Volkswagen Group's 'fixes' for emissions scandal approved in Europe

Volkswagen Group has received the green light for all fixes proposed to TDI engines in the wake of the emissions scandal.

22 Dec

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Watchdog rules out action against VW over emissions tests scandal

The UK regulator – the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) – has ruled out launching a formal investigation into the emissions scandal.

31 Oct

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Emissions Analytics: Living in the real world of emissions

For years, accurate testing of fuel economy and emissions seemed elusive. But a graduate discovered that by applying ‘clever maths’ a solution could be found.

Business profiles - supplier 17 Oct

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Volkswagen responds to Transport Committee findings

A new report from the parliamentary Transport Committee claims the Government should investigate and consider prosecuting Volkswagen for its deception, but it has been far too slow to act.

20 Jul

Volkswagen emissions scandal

Trial of former Volkswagen boss suspended due to ill health

Class action against Volkswagen Group in High Court

BMW, Mercedes and VW investigated over emissions collusion

VW Group class action hearing at High Court

VW Group court hearing announced over cars fitted with defeat devices

A third of VW Group cars with ‘defeat devices’ still not fixed

Greenpeace activists seek to halt delivery of 1,200 Volkswagen Group vehicles

NOx emissions recall of German cars leaves fleet operators in the dark

Volkswagen says “no basis” for £2.5m congestion charge bill

Report highlights alleged Volkswagen 'fix' issues

Transport committee demands further answers from VW

VW boss branded a liar after giving ‘Alice in Wonderland’ evidence to MPs

Renault and Fiat facing NOx emissions investigations in France and the USA

VW Group will ‘robustly’ defend UK lawsuit

Class action sought against Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda

More than 1,000 international IT experts being recruited by Volkswagen

Volkswagen Group's 'fixes' for emissions scandal approved in Europe

Watchdog rules out action against VW over emissions tests scandal

Emissions Analytics: Living in the real world of emissions

Volkswagen responds to Transport Committee findings

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Volkswagen emissions scandal

Trial of former Volkswagen boss suspended due to ill health

Class action against Volkswagen Group in High Court

BMW, Mercedes and VW investigated over emissions collusion

VW Group class action hearing at High Court

VW Group court hearing announced over cars fitted with defeat devices

A third of VW Group cars with ‘defeat devices’ still not fixed

Greenpeace activists seek to halt delivery of 1,200 Volkswagen Group vehicles

NOx emissions recall of German cars leaves fleet operators in the dark

Volkswagen says “no basis” for £2.5m congestion charge bill

Report highlights alleged Volkswagen 'fix' issues

Transport committee demands further answers from VW

VW boss branded a liar after giving ‘Alice in Wonderland’ evidence to MPs

Renault and Fiat facing NOx emissions investigations in France and the USA

VW Group will ‘robustly’ defend UK lawsuit

Class action sought against Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda

More than 1,000 international IT experts being recruited by Volkswagen

Volkswagen Group's 'fixes' for emissions scandal approved in Europe

Watchdog rules out action against VW over emissions tests scandal

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