π Volkswagen cheated on emissions tests by altering car performance.
π VW's emissions were measured at 10 to 40 times the legal amount for everyday road use.
π° Volkswagen's motivation was to falsely advertise their diesel range as 'Clean Diesel.'
π Volkswagen used software to cheat emission tests in over 10 million cars worldwide.
π The deception was uncovered in 2013 through independent testing.
β Volkswagen's dishonesty had a negative impact on the car's performance and fuel efficiency.
β οΈ The ICCT tested VW vehicles and discovered that they exceeded nitrous oxide caps by up to 35 times.
π‘ VW's deception and the resulting air pollution have outraged VW drivers and the international community.
π« The VW scandal has no implications for VW safety, but it has revealed hidden air pollutants around major cities.
π° VW valued company profit over the environment and customer health.
π VW used a defeat device scheme to bypass emissions regulations.
π CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned and VW suffered severe financial strain.
π The Volkswagen scandal involved the use of defeat devices to cheat emissions tests in their diesel cars, affecting around 11 million vehicles worldwide.
π As of September 2015, it was uncertain whether there would be a worldwide recall, but Switzerland had temporarily banned the sale of Volkswagen diesel engine models.
π° Owners of the affected cars may be eligible for compensation if their vehicles depreciate in price and/or performance as a result of the changes.
π The VW scandal involved deceptive engines and the need for major changes.
βοΈ Fixing the engines would require a massive logistical effort and sacrifice fuel economy and durability.
π° Experts predicted that Volkswagen's financial structure would help it recover from the scandal.
π VW had to redevelop their cars to meet environmental standards without compromising performance.
π₯ The Volkswagen scandal caused the public to lose trust in the brand.
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