Category: Emissions Scandal
“Does Bosch Have Something to Hide?” – Volkswagen and Bosch reject access to records in “Dieselgate” scandal
In the latest developments of the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal, and the increasing press surrounding Bosch and their alleged involvement, VW and Bosch have rejected access to more than 20 million pages of records requested by European investors and vehicle owners as part of legal actions.
These documents were submitted to the U.S. courts, and their use for others in Europe could be substantial, which is why they have been requested. However, both German companies have requested that the U.S. federal judge reject any requests made by European investors or vehicle owners asking for the documents.
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Word on the street: are they all doing it? – rumours are that other car manufacturing companies like Volkswagen are in some way ‘cheating’ emissions tests
After the recent car emissions scandal from Volkswagen, it seemed like things could not get any worse for the car manufacturing companies who have come under heavy scrutiny as others are accused of following suit, and perhaps even cheating the system.
Well, reports are finding that car manufacturers like Fiat and Suzuki may be emitting far more emissions than they should be doing. Renault and Nissan have also come under scrutiny as well, and this is off the back of Mitsubishi already admitting to bending the rules, and the likes of Opel being criticised for ways in which they may have used the rules to get around emissions restrictions.
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