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The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Four Volkswagen executives sentenced in latest Dieselgate ruling – Can you still claim compensation?
*If you click on a link in this article we will earn affiliate revenue NEW CLAIM Four Volkswagen executives sentenced in latest Dieselgate ruling – Can you still claim compensation? A four year trial concluded when a German court sentenced four former Volkswagen directors for their part in the diesel cheating emission scandal uncovered in 2015. Two defendants received prison sentences, with the former head of diesel motor development receiving the heaviest term of four years and six months. 1 Many other car brands in the UK are also offering compensation Credit: Alamy While the trial might have been brought to a close, prosecutors are still uncovering how widely the scandal was known around the company. According to the Financial Times, criminal proceedings against a total of 31 defendants are still pending. Volkswagen is also facing a separate civil case, where it may have to pay damages for the effects dieslgate had on the markets. Currently, the emission cheating scandal has cost Volkswagen billions, with some of this money owed to UK drivers as compensation. Check Diesel emissions claims eligibility What was Dieselgate? In September 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an American environmental regulatory body, found a 'defeat device' in many US Volkswagens. This was a piece of software which would make the vehicle look less polluting than it was during emissions testing. Volkswagen later admitted that this software could be found in millions of vehicles worldwide - including models across the UK and Europe. In the UK, over 1.2 million diesels were recalled once the EPA found these devices. This included thousands of Volkswagens, Audis, and Skodas. However, Diesel Claim, a law firm, believes many other vehicle manufacturers are guilty of fitting these devices too. That includes Ford, BMW, Land Rover, Jaguar, Mercedes, Renault, and Nissan. Can I still claim compensation? Diesel Claim said UK drivers are due compensation for this scandal, and it is fighting the case for claimants in court. It believes it has affected the resale value of affected vehicles, led to higher fuel costs for consumers, and increased your carbon footprint - meaning drivers should receive a pay out. To be eligible to claim compensation through Diesel Claim, you need to have bought a diesel vehicle between 2009 and 2019. The vehicle must also have been manufactured between these dates. If you're unsure, you can type your vehicle's registration number into its claims checker. Claimants could receive up to £10,000 in compensation. Diesel Claim works on a no win no fee basis, meaning you won't need to pay any fees for joining. It's only if you're successfully awarded compensation that Diesel Claim will take a cut of your compensation.
Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Four Volkswagen executives sentenced in latest Dieselgate ruling – Can you still claim compensation?
*If you click on a link in this article we will earn affiliate revenue NEW CLAIM Four Volkswagen executives sentenced in latest Dieselgate ruling – Can you still claim compensation? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A four year trial concluded when a German court sentenced four former Volkswagen directors for their part in the diesel cheating emission scandal uncovered in 2015. Two defendants received prison sentences, with the former head of diesel motor development receiving the heaviest term of four years and six months. 1 Many other car brands in the UK are also offering compensation Credit: Alamy While the trial might have been brought to a close, prosecutors are still uncovering how widely the scandal was known around the company. According to the Financial Times, criminal proceedings against a total of 31 defendants are still pending. Volkswagen is also facing a separate civil case, where it may have to pay damages for the effects dieslgate had on the markets. Currently, the emission cheating scandal has cost Volkswagen billions, with some of this money owed to UK drivers as compensation. Check Diesel emissions claims eligibility What was Dieselgate? In September 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an American environmental regulatory body, found a 'defeat device' in many US Volkswagens. This was a piece of software which would make the vehicle look less polluting than it was during emissions testing. Volkswagen later admitted that this software could be found in millions of vehicles worldwide - including models across the UK and Europe. In the UK, over 1.2 million diesels were recalled once the EPA found these devices. This included thousands of Volkswagens, Audis, and Skodas. However, Diesel Claim, a law firm, believes many other vehicle manufacturers are guilty of fitting these devices too. That includes Ford, BMW, Land Rover, Jaguar, Mercedes, Renault, and Nissan. Can I still claim compensation? Diesel Claim said UK drivers are due compensation for this scandal, and it is fighting the case for claimants in court. It believes it has affected the resale value of affected vehicles, led to higher fuel costs for consumers, and increased your carbon footprint - meaning drivers should receive a pay out. To be eligible to claim compensation through Diesel Claim, you need to have bought a diesel vehicle between 2009 and 2019. The vehicle must also have been manufactured between these dates. If you're unsure, you can type your vehicle's registration number into its claims checker. Claimants could receive up to £10,000 in compensation. Diesel Claim works on a no win no fee basis, meaning you won't need to pay any fees for joining. It's only if you're successfully awarded compensation that Diesel Claim will take a cut of your compensation.
Canberra Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
Government-funded fuel economy and EV range tests cause confusion, says automaker body
The AAA has said the need for real-world testing was first demonstrated by the Volkswagen emissions scandal (commonly referred to as Dieselgate), in which Volkswagen vehicles were found to use software to trick lab tests, and it claims real-world data is important during the cost-of-living crisis for households and fleets alike.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mojave desert graveyard of dieselgate: Viral pic reveals where Audi and VW's cheating cars ended up
What was the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal all about? Mojave Desert's eerie 'dieselgate graveyard' has gone viral, showing thousands of Volkswagen and Audi cars neatly lined up in the sand — all victims of the infamous emissions-cheating scandal. After the 2015 revelation that these diesel models were rigged to pass pollution tests, VW bought back over 300,000 vehicles in the U.S., parking many in this vast desert lot near Victorville. The arid climate keeps them from rusting, but the haunting image has become a symbol of corporate deception, environmental cost, and the staggering aftermath of one of the auto industry's biggest scandals. Live Events How did the Dieselgate buyback program work? Why are thousands of Audi and Volkswagen vehicles parked in the Mojave Desert? What happened to the abandoned diesel cars? Over 13,000 vehicles were repaired and resold More than 28,000 were scrapped Many more remained in storage, either waiting for parts, emissions upgrades, or regulatory approval Were any of these Dieselgate cars resold? Why wasn't every car repaired or resold? The Mojave Desert car graveyard becomes a viral internet mystery "Why are there thousands of new cars just sitting in the desert?" "Is this a car apocalypse?" "Are these brand-new abandoned Audis?" What is the legacy of the Dieselgate scandal? A reminder of corporate responsibility FAQs: (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Mojave Desert's eerie 'dieselgate graveyard' has gone viral, showing thousands of Volkswagen and Audi cars neatly lined up in the sand — all victims of the infamous emissions-cheating scandal. After the 2015 revelation that these diesel models were rigged to pass pollution tests, VW bought back over 300,000 vehicles in the U.S., parking many in this vast desert lot near Victorville. The arid climate keeps them from rusting, but the haunting image has become a symbol of corporate deception, environmental cost, and the staggering aftermath of one of the auto industry's biggest Volkswagen emissions scandal, also known as Dieselgate, exploded in 2015 when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that Volkswagen had installed "defeat devices"—special software designed to cheat emissions tests—in hundreds of thousands of diesel vehicles sold across the devices would sense when the car was undergoing emissions testing and activate emissions controls temporarily, making it appear compliant. In real-world driving, however, these cars emitted nitrogen oxide at levels up to 40 times higher than legal fallout was swift and global. Volkswagen admitted to cheating on emissions in overworldwide, and the scandal extended toFollowing lawsuits and government settlements, Volkswagen was ordered to buy back or fix hundreds of thousands of affected vehicles in the United States alone. The U.S. government forced the automaker into a multi-billion dollar settlement, totaling more thanglobally, including fines, environmental programs, and consumer the U.S., more thanwere either bought back from customers or returned by dealers. Some of these vehicles were repaired and resold after meeting strict emissions standards, while others were deemed unfit for the road and before any decision could be made on what to do with them, VW needed somewhere to put all these cars — and that's how the Mojave Desert became home to a massive car that went viral online, including from satellite views and drone footage, show row after row of Audi and VW vehicles lined up in the California desert, particularly at decommissioned airports and vast open of the largest known sites is at the Southern California Logistics Airport, formerly George Air Force Base, in Victorville. This site alone became a 134-acre parking lot for unused diesel cars were not simply dumped; they were stored in organized rows, monitored, and maintained regularly by teams employed by VW. The dry, arid climate of the Mojave Desert was considered ideal for minimizing wear and tear over its peak, Volkswagen had aroundacross the United States where these vehicles were kept. Over the years, VW began repairing the vehicles that could be brought up to compliance and selling them with full disclosure and 2017:The vehicles were not left to rot indefinitely. According to a spokesperson from Volkswagen, all stored cars were maintained and checked regularly to prevent deterioration or environmental a portion of the Dieselgate cars were retrofitted with new emissions systems and re-certified for sale. These models were sold at discounted rates with extended warranties and full disclosure to consumers found these post-scandal cars to be a great deal. On forums like Reddit and auto enthusiast pages, owners of 'fixed' diesel Audis and Volkswagens praised their vehicles for their performance, comfort, and user shared: 'I drive a 2013 Jetta TDI that was part of the buyback program. It was fixed and resold, and it's still going strong. Best value car I've ever owned.'Not all affected vehicles could be economically or legally repaired to meet U.S. emissions standards. In cases where the cost of repair outweighed the vehicle's value, or where legal hurdles prevented re-certification, Volkswagen opted to recycle or scrap some instances, vehicles were stripped for usable parts, and their shells destroyed. Others were shipped to international markets with different regulatory later, the aerial photos and drone footage of these desert car graveyards continue to spark interest online. A recent post on X (formerly Twitter) went viral, showing the deserted rows of gleaming Audi sedans under the hot California sun, prompting questions like:For many, it was the first time hearing about the magnitude of the Dieselgate scandal — and the surreal images from the Mojave Desert served as a powerful visual reminder of the environmental and legal consequences of corporate Dieselgate scandal reshaped the global auto industry and triggered a wave of regulatory reforms around emissions testing. Governments around the world toughened their oversight of automakers, and consumers became more aware of greenwashing tactics and the hidden cost of Volkswagen, the scandal was a turning point. The company invested heavily in electric vehicle development in the years following Dieselgate, launching its ID. series and rebranding itself as a more environmentally responsible the images of abandoned diesel Audis and Volkswagens in the Mojave Desert remain a haunting symbol of the price paid for deceptionWhat started as a scandal about emissions fraud turned into a global reckoning on accountability, transparency, and the long-term impact of corporate behavior. The Volkswagen Dieselgate cars in the Mojave Desert are more than just parked metal — they're a cautionary tale about the consequences of putting profits over people and the electric vehicles rise and consumer awareness grows, the abandoned cars in the California desert remind us that the cost of cutting corners can be enormous — both environmentally and were stored after the Dieselgate buyback program due to emissions were repaired, resold, or scrapped depending on their condition.
Motor 1
04-08-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The Secret Volkswagen Sports Car That Never Happened
Picture this. It's 2017. Dieselgate is in full swing. Volkswagen is trying to divert attention from the messy scandal surrounding its emissions-cheating TDI cars by rolling out a flurry of ID. concepts. The original ID. showcar had already debuted a year earlier, followed in 2017 by the I.D. Crozz as an early look at what would become the ID.4. But behind the scenes at the design studio, something far more exciting was taking shape: a sports car. Never-before-seen sketches reveal a thrilling take on the VW Group's MEB platform. Štěpán Řehák , Spokesperson for Design & Concept Cars, recently shared striking drawings on LinkedIn of a fully electric sports car. Designed by Tibor Juhasz, the performance EV aimed to pay homage to the SP2. No, not Ferrari's Monza SP2 supercar, but Volkswagen's own sports coupe from the 1970s. Photo by: Volkswagen Developed and built in Brazil, the original SP2 was based on the existing Type 3 to keep costs down. It featured a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. Its spiritual successor, though never realized, ditched the air-cooled engine and four-speed manual in favor of an electric motor, presumably mounted at the back, since all MEB-based cars so far are rear- or all-wheel drive. While the original SP2 wasn't styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the ID. sports car drew inspiration from the legendary designer behind the first Golf, Passat, Scirocco, Jetta, and the wild W12 supercar concepts. In a LinkedIn post, Tibor shared the vision behind his modern-day SP2 sketch, created back in 2017: 'My SP2 proposal was born from pure intuition. It envisioned an electric future powered by progress, yet deeply rooted in classic values. My goal was clear: build forward without losing what defines us. Emotion, energy, and vision came together to create something that still resonates today.' But the low-slung coupe with its muscular arches never made it past the drawing board. VW had bigger fish to fry than launching what would've ultimately been a niche product. Instead, it focused on high-volume EVs like the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, and ID.7. Even so, it found room to play with the ID. Buzz , though sadly, the sports car was left on the proverbial cutting room floor. Photo by: Volkswagen This unnamed performance EV isn't the first exciting concept from VW in modern times that never reached production. Since we brought up Dieselgate, some may remember the 2009 BlueSport, a mid-engined roadster with a 2.0-liter TDI. Before that came the 2005 EcoRacer, another diesel-powered concept. Then there was the 2014 XL Sport , fitted with a V-2 engine from the Ducati Superleggera. Yet all of them pale in comparison to the legendary W12. With Europe's sales ban on new cars with combustion engines looming, it's too late for VW to launch a new sports car with a combustion engine. Still, this spiritual SP2 successor offers a glimmer of hope that a dedicated performance model might one day materialize. Wolfsburg has promised to carry the GTI and R badges into the electric era, but a standalone sports car in the mold of this two-door concept would be even more exciting. Sure, it wouldn't sell like a hatchback, let alone like a crossover. But a sports car could do wonders for VW's brand image after years of damage. Audi is gearing up for its 'TT Moment 2.0," so maybe it's time for the mainstream sibling to follow suit? VW And EVs: VW's New EV Platform Still Supports Combustion Engines Volkswagen Is Making Less Money Because It's Selling More EVs Gallery: VW SP2 (1974) 3 Source: Volkswagen Sources: Stepan Rehak / LinkedIn , Tibor Juhasz / LinkedIn Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
