Volkswagen under investigation over illegal software that masks pollution

[arcadelt]

As it seems certain that there will be class actions from two legal firms in Australia is it possible that a court could award different judgements for the two or are they a one-size-fits-all thing?

I would imagine that the Courts might decide to combine the cases if they thought them similar enough, unless the seperate law firms argue that they are different for some reason. If that argument is accepted, then the seperate cases must be considered entirely on their merits, which is very much dependent on the level of evidence presented and the calibre of prosecuting and defending lawyers - so I would think different outcomes quite possible.

[Transporter]

I have no doubts that there are lawyers who chase every dollar. But just a warning to their customers, make sure that the only money they get isn't yours. In other word you go home with nothing.

[gldgti]

its still only alleged noncompliance in the US though....

[Swallowtail]

its still only alleged noncompliance in the US though....

Well, sort of... it's admitted alleged non-compliance... [emoji15]

"It's alleged you did some bad stuff."
"Yeah, we did it."

A confession of guilt kinda does for the argument.

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[gldgti]

Well, sort of... it's admitted alleged non-compliance... [emoji15]

"It's alleged you did some bad stuff."
"Yeah, we did it."

A confession of guilt kinda does for the argument.

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I was more pointing out the fact that it's in the US.
Allegedly.

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[Swallowtail]

I was more pointing out the fact that it's in the US.
Allegedly.

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The newly raised questions and notices of violation yesterday yes, if that's what you mean.

I may allegedly agree with you.

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[gh172]

This story suggests that even petrol cars may be involved.
VW emissions scandal: incorrect mpg and CO2 ratings revealed on 800k cars | Auto Express

[The_Hawk]

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[Rawcpoppa]

This story suggests that even petrol cars may be involved.
VW emissions scandal: incorrect mpg and CO2 ratings revealed on 800k cars | Auto Express

Not surprised.

[woofy]

Hyundai had the same thing, but didn't see a peep of it mentioned here, I think in the US a class action took them to town over unrealistic MPGs.

[joel0407]

Hyundai had the same thing, but didn't see a peep of it mentioned here, I think in the US a class action took them to town over unrealistic MPGs.

Yeh, It surprises me they found other manufactures couldn't meet the standards either. The others haven't taken their vehicles off the market and no body is blinking an eye. VW are doing their best to do the right thing and the media are still smashing them.

[Rawcpoppa]

Yeh, It surprises me they found other manufactures couldn't meet the standards either. The others haven't taken their vehicles off the market and no body is blinking an eye. VW are doing their best to do the right thing and the media are still smashing them.

Vw didn't remove their vehicles from the market out of the goodness of their heart. They were forced to.

[Transporter]

Volkswagen's US sales go up in October, despite diesel emissions scandal | The Verge

[gldgti]

Volkswagen's US sales go up in October, despite diesel emissions scandal | The Verge

Theres no such thing as bad publicity?

Perhaps US buyers are happier to buy a VW over another make where the airbag may deploy at any time?

Who knows :shrug:

[Rawcpoppa]

Theres no such thing as bad publicity?

Perhaps US buyers are happier to buy a VW over another make where the airbag may deploy at any time?

Who knows :shrug:

They are selling a ton of golfs it would seem.

VW US sales rise despite scandal - BBC News

Sales of the company's Golf line increased 40.2% compared to October last year. The Jetta and the Beetle, though, both took hits with sales decreasing 41.5% and 34.1% respectively.
Other US car companies reported double digit gains. GM rose 16% and sales of Ford rose 13% in October.