The Volkswagen (VW) Car Claim Foundation, a Dutch group representing 180,000 vehicle owners, has been preparing a legal case against the car maker in relation to the emissions cheating scandal. The group decided to launch its suit after discussion with car dealerships, ongoing since 2015, proved unsuccessful. In an interview with VRT Nieuwsradio, VW Group CEO Matthias Mueller said that he was aware of the claims and had already begun working on them. A Dutch group representing 180,000 Volkswagen owners said it was preparing a claim against the German auto manufacturer over the company’s use of software designed to conceal the true level of nitrogen oxide emissions caused by its diesel cars. The group also stated that it was discussing the possibility of a pan-European suit against VW with organisations in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
The Volkswagen (VW) Car Claim Foundation, a Dutch group representing 180,000 vehicle owners, has been preparing a legal case against the car maker in relation to the emissions cheating scandal. The group decided to launch its suit after discussion with car dealerships, ongoing since 2015, proved unsuccessful. In an interview with VRT Nieuwsradio, VW Group CEO Matthias Mueller said that he was aware of the claims and had already begun working on them. The group also stated that it was discussing the possibility of a pan-European suit against VW with organisations in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.