You may remember that in the past years, Volkswagen had a lot of headaches with its diesel engines. The brand paid the penalty it had to pay according to the result of the lawsuit and gave new cars to its users. The implications of the case, however, do not seem to be fully over. Because a new decision has come out of the Texas courts. Here are the details about the penalty of the Volkswagen brand in Texas…
Volkswagen and Audi fined $85 million in Texas!
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that German automakers Volkswagen Group and Audi will be punished for violating environmental laws. Paxton stated that both companies are expected to pay a penalty of $85 million for their illegal emissions values.
The punishment is quite small compared to the first sentence they received in the United States. The initial fine the brand received was $20 billion. However, when we compare the Texas court’s decision with interstate decisions, it is possible to see that $85 million hurts. Brands were asked to make a statement.
Volkswagen and Audi, on the other hand, rejected offers of clarification and did not comment on the matter. “If a company thinks they will avoid accountability when it violates Texas law, puts Texans in danger and pollutes our environment, they are totally wrong,” Paxton said in a statement. Volkswagen and Audi have learned this the hard way and are now paying the price.”
In 2015, Volkswagen admitted to using sophisticated software to fraudulently meet emissions requirements on nearly 11 million vehicles worldwide. At the same time, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which started to investigate the issue in 2014, also made statements.
This latest penalty means VW and Audi are once again penalized for emissions cheating. In the future, it is foreseen that these companies may face penalties in different states. So it’s too early to say the case is over in America.
Emissions fraud is considered a serious problem in the auto industry. These scandals arose when companies used rogue software to meet standards for low emissions. In addition to environmental impacts, this situation has also shaken consumer confidence and put a great deal of pressure on automobile manufacturers.
So what do you think about Volkswagen’s penalty? Don’t forget to give your opinion in the comments section…
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