Australia’s consumer watchdog, the Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has started legal action against Volkswagen (VW), alleging that the company misled the public in relation to diesel vehicle emissions. The case relates to over 57,000 vehicles sold in Australia from 2008 to 2015. In a statement released on Monday, ACCC chairman Rod Sims said he was “very disappointed” by Volkswagen’s VW Australia said that the ACCC's legal action would not offer any practical benefit to consumers. The ACCC is calling for a public admission of misconduct from VW, undeclared financial penalties, and corrective advertisements.
Australia’s consumer watchdog, the Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has started legal action against Volkswagen (VW), alleging that the company misled the public in relation to diesel vehicle emissions. The case relates to over 57,000 vehicles sold in Australia from 2008 to 2015. In a statement released on Monday, ACCC chairman Rod Sims said he was “very disappointed” by Volkswagen’s The ACCC is calling for a public admission of misconduct from VW, undeclared financial penalties, and corrective advertisements.