Volkswagen (VW) is facing a legal test case from German consumer rights website myRight, which is accusing the carmaker of violating European Union law through its use of emissions cheating software. The software allows cars to cheat on pollution tests by using an engine that produces less exhaust gas than it should. (Reporting by Andreas Cremer. The case does not seek compensation, but rather aims to compel VW to repurchase vehicles at their original price. MyRight hopes its legal action will serve as a model for reaching agreements on generic or common issues in other suits.
Volkswagen (VW) is facing a legal test case from German consumer rights website myRight, which is accusing the carmaker of violating European Union law through its use of emissions cheating software. The software allows cars to cheat on pollution tests by using an engine that produces less exhaust gas than it should. The case does not seek compensation, but rather aims to compel VW to repurchase vehicles at their original price. MyRight hopes its legal action will serve as a model for reaching agreements on generic or common issues in other suits.