US EditionCarmakers 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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Another trial over emissions cheating began in London on Monday. Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot/Citroën, Renault and Nissan are facing charges in the case, dubbed Dieselgate. All of them deny the charges.
The five automakers may have used deceptive software during emissions tests.
Car Makers ‘Would Rather Cheat Than Follow Law’ Over Emissions, High Court Told
Car manufacturers decided they would “rather cheat than comply with the law” over vehicle emissions, the High Court has heard, in what is the biggest legal action of its kind in English history. Around 1.6 million motorists are taking legal action against more than a dozen manufacturers over claims that several diesel vehicles made from 2009 onwards contained “prohibited defeat devices” (PDDs). Barristers for the motorists claim that the devices…
Five carmakers are at great risk in this new trial in London about the "rigging cars" scandal.
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