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Porsche R&D Boss who was suspended in wake of Volkswagen Emissions Scandal has now quit

Wolfgang Hatz, a head engineer at Porsche, was suspended in the wake of the emission scandal stemming from its parent company Volkswagen. It’s suspected that tens of thousands of Porsche models may be affected by the scandal, and Hatz was suspended pending further investigations along with a whole host of other senior figures.

Seven months on from the suspension he has left his post and has been replaced by head of quality management, Michael Steiner.
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Volkswagen bosses set for huge £49m bonuses despite emissions scandal

Seven months on from the breaking of the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal and here’s the state of play:

Yes, you read that right! Despite the PR nightmares and failed assurances, the VW bosses at the top are still going to receive millions in bonuses despite Volkswagen being at the centre of the one the biggest scandals in history.
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Early investigations allege that Fiat could be cheating emissions tests as well!

When “dieselgate” first broke, we asked the all important question: who is next?

Then, Mitsubishi admitted to cheating emissions testing as far back as 1991, and we still asked the same important question: who is next!?

Well, German authorities are pointing the finger at Italian carmakers Fiat after claims of irregularities during emissions testing has raised questions as to whether they are also involved in an emissions cheating scandal of their own.
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Mitsubishi admit to cheating since 1991 as domestic orders and share value is HALVED in wake of new scandal

We recently reported that Japanese car giants Mitsubishi have also admitted to cheating emissions results in a scandal similar to the Volkswagen one.

Internal investigations found that employees had been manipulating results of emissions testing, and in the wake of the scandal, they have since admitted that they’ve been doing it for 25 years – i.e. back to 1991!

In the wake of the admission, domestic orders of vehicles have halved, and their share value has also halved as well.
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Government accused of being “phenomenally complacent” over Volkswagen Emissions Scandal

The Transport Select Committee and consumer groups have accused the government of being “phenomenally complacent” over the Volkswagen Emissions scandal, and have even accused Department for Transport minister, Mr Robert Goodwill, of helping to protect Volkswagen’s reputation.

Both consumer groups and MP’s have criticised government ministers who remain unwilling to say one way or another whether Volkswagen have broken the law. Members said that lawyers acting for VW would be “popping Champaign corks” after Mr Goodwill’s failure to look at a criminal prosecution.
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Volkswagen Engineers reportedly used “code words” for their defeat devices

Volkswagen engineers at the heart of the investigation in to the massive worldwide emissions scandal (AKA “dieselgate”) reportedly used “code words” to cover their tracks for rigging the emissions data of vehicles.

The software they developed could tell when the vehicle was being tested and when it wasn’t – which was how the emissions controls knew to turn on during tests and switch off the rest of the time.

To shroud what was really going on, it’s been reported that a series of “code words” were used.
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Did Volkswagen have the emissions “dieselgate” scandal planned since 1999?

The big question – just how long ago did the German automotive giants have plans or ideas in place to solve their emissions problems by cheating the system?

Some bosses have claimed no knowledge at all; some have admitted finding out in the last couple of years; but in reality it’s hard to know just how long they may have had this planned unless people own up to it.

Fresh news has emerged that suggests Volkswagen may have had this planned, or considered taking such action, as far back as 1999 – a damning revelation, if true.
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Mitsubishi admit manipulating emissions data

We’ve been waiting for it to happen – several other manufactures have already been investigated by the authorities on suspicion of misleading emissions data following on from the Volkswagen scandal.

Following internal investigations, Mitsubishi Motors has admitted their employees have manipulated emissions data which has led to their offices in Japan being raided by the authorities.

In a scandal that has an almost identical feel to the Volkswagen Emissions scandal, bosses at the Japanese car giants have released statements confirming that employees have misrepresented data.
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U.S. Volkswagen victims offered compensation

A deal is being reportedly offered to victims of the US Volkswagen Emissions Scandal which could see consumers paid $5,000 in compensation with an offer to buy back their affected vehicles, sources close to the deal say.

Around 600,000 vehicles are affected in the U.S. – half the number of affected vehicles in the UK – and more money is due to be set aside as part of the package.

This development is welcome news for victims affected worldwide who are now looking to the German car giants at the centre of the scandal to put similar deals in place across the globe.
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Will VW customers get compensation?

You may be aware that Volkswagen have seemingly changed their position a few times in terms of whether they will offer compensation for victims of the emission defeat device scandal (aka “Dieselgate”).

They have suggested that they will pay victims in the USA yet they have decided to take a very different stance here in the UK by denying liability for claims and saying they will not be paying any compensation to victims; despite the fact they have admitted what’s happened!

In light of their denial of liability, will VW customers get compensation?
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Bosses at Volkswagen face bonuses cut in wake of worldwide emissions scandal

Volkswagen have reportedly caved to pressure from workers and shareholders with bosses facing cuts to their bonuses as high as 70%, reports have suggested.

The move has been announced in the wake of the ongoing emissions scandal which has seen the German motor giants currently refusing to pay UK victims of the scandal any compensation at all.

We’re continuing to run a huge group action consisting of thousands of affected customers all on a no win, no fee basis as we remain confident we will succeed in our fight for justice.
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Reports are in: Volkswagen recall will increase in fuel consumption and reduce engine performance

We said right from the start of our action that it’s important to remember two key things at the heart of the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal:

The second point has remained an ongoing question; what were Volkswagen so scared of happening that made them take the inappropriate decision to misrepresent their vehicles as opposed to acting fairly and being honest?

Deep down, we always knew what the reasons would be…
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