Volkswagen under investigation over illegal software that masks pollution

[feenix74]

Don't be so quick - Volvo makes some very nice cars these days, especially the smaller sportier ones.

Yes they do. The answer is still no.

[Ryeman]

Yes they do. The answer is still no.

The heart says yes but the head says no.

[feenix74]

Just checked the head says no and the heart says hell no.

Just remember gents, "No means no."

[Ryeman]

I would love a 40 series Volvo diesel but it's a step too far for me.

[Ryeman]

When Diesel engine car manufacturers start talking about their 'legendary reliability' in advertising I'll take interest again.
They don't
They won't.

[stefcio007]

You can add this for Mitsubishi, since 1991... Mitsubishi Says It Cheated on Fuel Tests for Decades
The auto industry is getting the shakeup it needs and the consumer will be the winner in the end.

[team_v]

Turns out Mitsubishi has been dodging the rules since 1991

Mitsubishi Motors admits using wrong tests since 1991 - BBC News

[VW Convert]

Turns out Mitsubishi has been dodging the rules since 1991

Mitsubishi Motors admits using wrong tests since 1991 - BBC News

A big corporation cheating and lying? Well I never!


Cheers

George

[Amalgam]

So it isn't a rouge engineer or intern

VW Had A PowerPoint Presentation On How To Cheat Emissions Tests: Report

Log In - The New York Times

The presentation has been discovered as part of the continuing investigations into Volkswagen, according to two people who have seen the document and have spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the legal action against the company. It provides the most direct link yet to the genesis of the deception at Volkswagen, which admitted late last year that 11 million vehicles worldwide were equipped with software to cheat on tests that measured pollution in emissions.

It is not known how widely the presentation was distributed at Volkswagen. But its existence, and the proposal it made to install the software, highlight a series of flawed decisions at the embattled carmaker surrounding the emission problem.

[Ryeman]

Fancy the French raiding PSA over emissions!
Peugeot - PSA Group raided by French authorities | GoAuto

[Ryeman]

More background on the cynicism and corporate calculations on penalty costs of polluting.
Report: In 2006, a VW executive suggested adding illegal software to diesels | Ars Technica

[bluey]

Thanks for the links guys.

The youtube video by Felix Domke (IT) and Daniel Lange (ex BMW engineer).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZSU1FPDiao

slides here:

https://events.ccc.de/congress/2015/Fahrplan/system/event_attachments/attachments/000/002/812/original/32C3_-_Dieselgate_FINAL_slides.pdf

Daniel gives a great overview of the car industry from an engineer's perspective. He mentioned it takes 10,000 engineers to build a car in VW group!

Felix has analysed by reverse engineering exactly how the ECU has been manipulated using one of two engine maps, a specific set of variables and a little bit of code. For his car using SCR, the "alternative model" turns adblue consumption right down.

Fascinating.

[Amalgam]

Thanks for the great link Bluey.



Volkswagen boss holds stance on no UK compensation

Volkswagen boss holds stance on no UK compensation | Autocar


Former VW boss Winterkorn to receive £7m, firm admits diesel fixes delayed

Former VW boss Winterkorn to receive £7m, firm admits diesel fixes delayed | Autocar

[OilBurna]

Has Aust had enough as well? I see VW are back in the Federal court today re class action.

Cars caught in VW dieselgate scandal could be taken off the roads

If that happens surely will open the floodgates against VW?

[bluey]

I suspect anyone complaining in Australia has their facts wrong, since our emission laws are easily passed.