Dieselgate

The term coined to refer to Volkswagen Group emission scandal which has affected up to 11 million cars globally. This fiasco has resulted in Volkswagen AG share prices declining by over 41%, CEO resigning, suspending R&D heads, and many senior level employees – in just 10 days.

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Audi installed devices in diesel engine to cheat emission test – Claims report

More than 2 lakh cars are affected in Germany alone.

July 4, 2019
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Volkswagen India MD could be arrested if Rs 100 crore fine is not paid today

The German automaker was imposed this penalty for causing serious environmental damage.

January 18, 2019
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Volkswagen India fined Rs 171 cr for selling 3.27 lakh cars with cheat software

Volkswagen was fined more than Rs 8,600 crores (USD 1.21 billion) in the US, for selling 5.8 lakh cars with…

January 15, 2019
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Volkswagen ordered to deposit Rs 100 crore over emission scandal in India

Volkswagen says they will challenge the order, as in 2015 ARAI said that VW India cars meet emission norms in…

November 17, 2018
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Manipulation software used by Mercedes to pass emission tests?

Investigation reveals that engineers from Daimler developed various software programs to ensure its diesel models pass US emission tests.

February 20, 2018
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Diesel car emissions in India far higher than what companies claim – Report

Scientists have revealed that on-road emissions from diesel powered vehicles are much higher than lab certification conditions.

August 18, 2017
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VW, Skoda, Audi, Porsche offers discount on old diesel car trade-ins

Europe has always been in the throes of advanced emission compliancy, and now car manufacturers are encouraging Euro-VI compliant purchases…

August 10, 2017
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Bajaj, Harley Davidson join Royal Enfield, Hero in race to purchase Ducati?

Seeking to move on from admission of cheating on emission tests, Volkswagen Group is considering a re-haul of its corporate…

June 22, 2017