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“The VW software fix that could damage the engines further” – The European Commission has claimed that the software update puts more “stress” on the vehicles’ engines

And we agree!

VW’s nightmare continues – there is no smoke without fire.

The German manufacturers are forced to defend themselves after the European Commission claimed that its recent software fix on the affected vehicles could actually further damage the vehicles’ engines.

We’re acting for thousands of clients affected by the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal, and we can tell you now that there is a disturbing trend where recalled vehicles are having problems.

This is exactly what we feared; and suspected.
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“Final Settlement in the U.S.” – Judge Charles Breyer approves VW’s $15 billion settlement offer

VW’s $15 billion settlement offer for their cheating in the emissions testing back in September last year has been approved in the U.S. courts.

The U.S. has a totally different jurisdiction to the UK, so this doesn’t direct help the situation here in Europe, but we remain confident we will be able to win our action anyway. For us, it’s just a matter of time, and we believe the U.S. settlement has taken place earlier because of the huge fines VW were being threatened with over there that our government here seem too shy to do!
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“VW Under Pressure” – EU officials call for a similar settlement made in the U.S., for EU victims

Although the German car giants Volkswagen have admitted manipulating emissions management through the so-called “defeat device”, they have yet to provide compensation to affected vehicle owners in the EU area.

EU authorities have been in talks with Member States to discuss tactics to force a pay-out from VW, and we represent thousands of affected owners here in the UK, and we’re working with European lawyers on certain collaborative solutions.

As pressure continues to mount, we call for Volkswagen to do the right thing and start settlement talks with European customers as soon as they can, or we continue fighting them through the courts!
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“Have the Spanish courts got the ball rolling?” – VW owner receives 5,000 Euros against VW for emissions scandal

We’re acting for thousands of victims here in the UK as we continue our action in the High Court of Justice. VW are refusing to pay out, so we’ll fight them all the way!

But there has been some encouraging news from mainland Europe, as a court in Valladolid has ruled in favour of a buyer involved in the ongoing emissions scandal. The Spanish Courts ordered VW to pay 5,000 Euros on top of a repair of the vehicle, which is great to hear.

We are actually working closely with European lawyers as we battle for justice against the German car giants.
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$10 billion U.S. Settlement: Green Light for the U.K.?

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer is likely to approve of the settlement offer made by VW in the cheating emissions scandal

The never-ending Volkswagen saga could be coming to a head in the U.S. as Judge Charles Breyer is set to approve the proposed $10 billion settlement in the U.S.

The settlement proposal is offered to all affected victims in the U.S. of VW’s use of the so-called “defeat device” software in the 2.0 litre diesel vehicles. The alleged “defeat device” allowed diesel vehicles to pollute 40 times more NOx emission than the legal limit, and the decision is a long-awaited judgment that should see affected victims in the U.S. finally get the justice they deserve.
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“Incompetence or Arrogance?” – Did VW’s ex-CEO know about the cheating software before it was published into mainstream media?

The never-ending VW saga continues…

It’s been reported that the then VW CEO, Martin Winterkorn, knew of the alleged “defeat device” for more than a year before the deception was revealed to the public. The scandal erupted in September 2015 when it was revealed that VW had allegedly installed the so-called “cheating software” into 11 million diesel engine vehicles worldwide, which changed emissions controls by switching them on and off when it was being tested and not being tested, making the vehicles appear “greener” than they actually were.
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“Life is full of regrets. But it does not pay to look back” – VW boss admits that using the “defeat device” was a ‘huge mistake’

Biggest understatement of the century?

It seems clear that VW chief executive, Matthias Mueller, would have done things differently in regards to the company installing the alleged “defeat device” into diesel vehicles; if he were afforded the option of time travel, of course.

If only one could turn back the clocks, eh?
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Over three quarters of U.S. vehicle owners accept VW’s settlement offer from the car emissions scandal – yet UK victims remain ignored

Some 311,209 out of 475,000 VW U.S. vehicle owners have reportedly opted in for the $10 billion settlement to compensate for losses suffered as a result of the VW emissions scandal. VW is trying to regain its reputation and credibility in the marketplace, and their remedial actions in the U.S. have proven to be acceptable.

Yet despite this, UK and European customers remain ignored as VW continue to refuse compensation to victims of their scandal this side of the ocean.

Our action consisting of thousands of victims has never been more important than now!
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An “Emotional Volkswagen?” – VW’s new campaign ‘think new’ has dubbed the manufacturer becoming more emotional. So why are they refusing to pay compensation?

Volkswagen appears to have tried to change its image drastically.

In its recent Paris motor show display, they were shown to be “more emotional”. The tactic does not come as a surprise following the car emissions scandal last year, when the German manufacturer was found to be getting through car emissions tests by using the alleged “defeat devices” installed in over 11 million diesel engines worldwide.

So, is this a part of VW’s ambition to get back into everyone’s good books? If it is, why are they still refusing their UK emissions scandal victims access to the compensation they deserve?!
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“Dealers getting a cut of what they deserve” – VW agrees to pay up to $1.2 billion to its U.S. dealers over car emissions scandal

Here comes Volkswagen’s plans to get back into the good books!

Since the car emissions scandal broke back in September 2015, there has been fury amongst vehicle owners and dealers alike. With U.K. vehicle owners becoming increasingly frustrated at VW’s lack of remedial action, the same cannot be said for the U.S.

And this now includes the dealers!
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“The Italian Job” – Italy’s Antitrust Authority has fined Volkswagen 5 million euros in the car emissions scandal

The blows for Volkswagen don’t seem to end.

In August, Italy’s Antitrust Authority (AGCOM) fined the German manufacturer 5 million Euros.

The authority are alleging that VW misinformed vehicle owners of the real diesel emissions results. The case concerns vehicles sold by VW between 2009 and 2015, but includes Audi, Seat and Skoda.

A member of our team recently attended a conference in Brussels where a delegate from the Italian group involved in the case was in attendance.
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Autumn 2017: the date where all affected vehicles from the car emissions scandal will be fixed, Volkswagen pledges

VW has given an undertaking that all 8.5 million (1.2 million in the U.K.) vehicles will be fixed by Autumn of 2017.

With the delays and problems so far though, we’re not holding our breath!

Since the scandal unravelled last year, VW has only fixed a handful of affected vehicles, and the recalls have been put back through technical difficulties and issues with getting fixes approved. All evidence still points toward the fact that there will be issues post-recall, which may be the reason for the slow progress.
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