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Volkswagen's huge diesel emissions scandal: the full story
Volkswagen — which just recently became the largest automaker in the world — has become embroiled in a scandal that could cost it billions of dollars. The EPA revealed in September that special software in some 11 million diesel-powered vehicles was designed to defeat emissions testing, making the cars seem far cleaner and safer for the environment than they actually were.
The scandal has already cost Volkswagen its CEO, and as the investigation spreads to new countries and government agencies, it could have huge implications for the company's future — and for the auto industry as a whole.
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March 26
Volkswagen wraps multiyear investigation into Dieselgate
And it wants money from its former leaders
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August 13, 2020
Daimler will settle its diesel emissions cheating scandal with the US for over $2 billion
Scrutiny of diesel emissions increased after the discovery of VW’s massive cheating scandal
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February 28, 2020
VW settlement and Porsche raid show Dieselgate fallout hasn’t stopped
Plus the auto giant is facing a jury trial in the US this week
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July 31, 2019
Germany charges ex-Audi CEO for alleged role in Dieselgate
He was arrested last year for allegedly obstructing the investigation
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April 16, 2019
Ex-VW CEO charged over Dieselgate, faces millions in fines and 10 years in prison
Martin Winterkorn charged with fraud in Germany
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January 17, 2019
Four top Audi employees indicted in Dieselgate scandal
New charges shed more light on how the emissions cheating went down
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October 2, 2018
Volkswagen fires Audi CEO after Dieselgate arrest
More fallout from the 2015 emissions scandal
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May 3, 2018
Volkswagen’s former CEO charged in the US for diesel cheating scandal: report
Conspiracy to defraud American consumers
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February 26, 2018
Volkswagen settles diesel emissions lawsuit right before trial set to begin
Narrowly dodging more bad press
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December 6, 2017
VW executive given the maximum prison sentence for his role in Dieselgate
He previously led the company’s US environmental and engineering office
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October 2, 2016
Volkswagen's rad-looking electric car is intended to make you forget about Dieselgate
Retractable steering wheels and a trunk that's also a mailbox
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September 9, 2016
Volkswagen engineer pleads guilty in emissions-cheating scandal
First criminal charge in Dieselgate
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June 28, 2016
Volkswagen Dieselgate settlement lets US owners get rid of their cars or 'wait and see' if a fix happens
Largest automotive class action settlement in American history