US authorities are suing VW for $ 7.2bn over alleged violations of the Clean Air Act ; Detroit prosecutors are also investigating the carmaker for criminal fraud. VW says it has so far set aside $ 90bn to deal with the projected cost of resolving the problems with controlling emissions of nitrogen oxides; the company has yet to resolve differences over how to handle vehicles currently on the road fitted with the devices. NGT notice to Volkswagen over emissions VW also faces 250 private lawsuits against the company filed by investors, VW owners and dealers; the US Government and VW have asked a federal judge to consolidate the bulk of these cases in Detroit .
US authorities are suing VW for $ 7.2bn over alleged violations of the Clean Air Act ; Detroit prosecutors are also investigating the carmaker for criminal fraud. VW says it has so far set aside $ 90bn to deal with the projected cost of resolving the problems with controlling emissions of nitrogen oxides; the company has yet to resolve differences over how to handle vehicles currently on the road fitted with the devices. VW also faces 250 private lawsuits against the company filed by investors, VW owners and dealers; the US Government and VW have asked a federal judge to consolidate the bulk of these cases in Detroit .