German automaker Volkswagen said that it has resumed sales of its diesel-powered passenger vehicles in the United States, with oil burners accounting for 12% of its US sales in April, according to Reuters. The marque put a stop-sale order to its diesel models following its admission that its diesels were installed with engine software that is not compliant.
The German marque sold 10.3 million cars last year despite the fallout, representing a 3.8% growth from 2015’s 9.93 million units sold. In the United States, Volkswagen agreed to a settlement for the buying back of 85,000 vehicles with the affected 3.0 litre TDI V6 engines, while US $1 billion (RM 3.89 billion at the time) was set aside to compensate owners of cars with the EA189 2.0 litre diesel engine.
The report added that Volkswagen bought back nearly 238,000 vehicles, and repaired 6,200 vehicles. So far, the repurchased cars have not been resold yet. Volkswagen approach towards efficient vehicles has since moved from its prior diesel focus to a new emphasis on electrification and autonomous driving, with the announcement of its Together – Strategy 2025 plan for the coming decade.
Beyond the marque from Wolfsburg, US regulators granted Daimler AG approval to commence sales of its Sprinter commerical vans following extensive testing and discussion, a Daimler spokesperson told Reuters. Daimler is under investigation by the US Justice Department, EPA and a Stuttgart prosecutor in Germany for the emissions of its Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles, the report added.
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Modern diesels are just too good to be ignored. Superb fuel consumption, sturdy low maintenance engines and also great power.
Volkswagen diesel using dry DSG?
Btw: What about Fiat Chrysler’s dieselgate scandal?
In January, the Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board (CARB) accused the Italian-American automaker of illegally using hidden software to allow excess diesel emissions from 104,000 U.S. trucks and SUVs.
It seems, that because it’s an US company, US law enforcement takes this case very relaxed and without big headlines?
What is the lesson we learn about the Dieselgate??! CRIME DOES NOT PAY. In fact, it cost VW Big Time in terms of Dollars & SENSES not cents alone.
The positive in this Saga is US 1 billion was set aside to compensate owners of cars with the EA189 2.0 litre diesel engine. Despite this, VW still managed to sell 10.3 million vehicles last year.
The lesson learned is: Crime does pay if your an US company (Chrysler Fiat). No billion dollar penalties, no buy-back, nothing.
The Chrysler Fiat case is still going on. The automaker said it has received various inquiries, subpoenas & requests for information from a number of gov authorities including DoJ, the SEC & several states’ AG.
Even the EPA & California Air Resources Board said they are looking into emissions violations involving about 104,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee & Ram 1500 diesel vehicles from 2014 to 2016 model years that were sold in the U.S,
I tot of NOT replying to you but since there are a few votes, I took the liberty to correct it so that the others who do NOT know will come to know the truth.
Unless U are the presiding judge/juries & executioner, U are NOT in a position to give your Judgement.
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strength of their brand and deep pockets carried them thru dieselgate.. besides that, people forget quickly, and it wasnt a safety issue..
the torque you get from a diesel is just fantastically heavenly.
Just give them some discount and free gifts…..everything forgotten ….