VW settles first U.S. diesel owner lawsuit as trial was set to begin
Jetta owner had sought $725,000
Jetta owner had sought $725,000
It says diesel plaintiff lawyer's "inflammatory" comments could prejudice jury
VW suspends chief lobbyist over monkey diesel tests. CEO apologizes for misconduct of people involved. Calls exhaust tests "unethical and repulsive." Admits VW still has long way to go to regain trust. BERLIN — Volkswagen said on Tuesday it has suspended chief lobbyist Thomas Steg amid steps to clear up the circumstances of lab tests in which monkeys w
"Volkswagen Group explicitly distances itself from all forms of animal cruelty."
"What this [VW settlement] can do is make it easier for more transit agencies to try more electric buses on a greater number of routes, and become familiar with them and see that they really work for them."
Oliver Schmidt gets prison, must pay fine in dieselgate scandal
The goal: To be No. 1 in EVs.
Billions for U.S. owners, but a payout in Germany is far less likely.
This is the first part of the price VW will pay in its diesel emissions settlement.
A probe by German prosecutors includes investigating whether VW disclosed details promptly.
And the cheating saved VW 1.5 billion euros it would've had to spend to comply with regulations.
But the company is still moving to EVs.
Diesels have been 1 percent of Mercedes' US sales, so perhaps seeking certification wasn't worth the hassle.
The post-Dieselgate comeback.
Six months on, VW has made significant progress in buying back cars affected by the diesel emissions scandal.
A 99 percent federal cut to the vehicle testing budget.
The settlement covers states including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Washington, as well as some consumer claims.
And now the owners of the stadium where the cars are being held is in legal trouble.