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Carmakers face key trial in UK lawsuits, decade after 'dieselgate' scandal
Trial involves 1.6 million UK motorists suing five carmakers over alleged defeat devices that increased harmful emissions, potentially causing thousands of premature deaths, lawyers say.
- Five major car manufacturers, including Mercedes and Ford, are on trial at London's High Court regarding allegations of cheating clean air laws with their diesel vehicles. The trial is a significant part of the ongoing dieselgate emissions scandal.
- 8 million UK drivers have filed complaints against these manufacturers, potentially leading to billions in compensation claims depending on the trial's outcome.
- The High Court previously found Volkswagen used defeat devices in breach of EU rules, which may result in similar financial ramifications for other manufacturers involved in the scandal.
- Martyn Day, a lawyer representing claimants, stated that this trial could lead to 'billions of pounds' in compensation for affected drivers.
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Carmakers Face Mass UK Trial a Decade After Dieselgate Scandal
Car manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Ford Motor Co. and Renault SA are facing a mass class-action style trial after about 1.6 million British car owners claimed compensation for the manipulation of their vehicles to cheat on emission tests.
·United States
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The Independent (US)Major carmakers go on trial over ‘dieselgate’ emissions cheat claims
Motorists may be due compensation after the major court battle
·London, United Kingdom
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The trial of five car giants opens on Monday in London, which is the umpteenth episode of the world's rigged diesel car scandal.
·Montreal, Canada
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