Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices
Major car manufacturers have defeated the majority of emissions-cheating allegations in a significant UK High Court battle.
📍 How it ended
Major car firms defeated most allegations in a UK dieselgate class action. The High Court rejected claims brought by 1.6 million car owners, finding that the firms had not installed emissions-cheating devices.
Renault and Mercedes-Benz both saw legal victories as a result.
Epilogue added 91d ago, after coverage quieted.
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A UK High Court has rejected most of the 'dieselgate' claims brought by 1.6 million car owners. The court found that major car firms did not install emissions-cheating devices, leading to a loss for drivers seeking compensation.
Coverage from the BBC, Reuters, and Bloomberg emphasizes that carmakers have broadly won the first round of these lawsuits. The Guardian reports that the High Court specifically rejected most of the claims filed by the large group of UK owners.
Market reactions are mixed; Yahoo Finance and simplywall.st note Renault's victory in the diesel case, while ad-hoc-news.de reports that Mercedes-Benz stock remains near lows despite the legal win.
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Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices BBC · 95d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
What was the outcome of the UK High Court case?
The court rejected most claims brought by 1.6 million UK car owners and found that major car firms had not installed emissions-cheating devices.
Which car companies are mentioned in relation to these events?
Renault and Mercedes-Benz are specifically mentioned in the coverage.
How many car owners were involved in the claims?
According to The Guardian, 1.6 million UK car owners brought the claims.
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