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Headline: UNCAPTIONED. Four Volkswagen Executives Sentenced in Dieselgate Scandal
Caption: Four Volkswagen Executives Sentenced in Dieselgate Scandal. A German court sentenced four former Volkswagen executives for their involvement in the 2015 diesel emissions cheating scandal, known as Dieselgate. Two defendants received prison sentences, with the former head of diesel motor development receiving the longest term of four years and six months. Despite the trial’s conclusion, prosecutors continue to investigate how widely the scandal was known within Volkswagen, with 31 other defendants facing pending criminal proceedings. Volkswagen is also facing a civil case related to the market impact of the Dieselgate scandal and potential damages. The scandal has cost Volkswagen billions, including compensation payments to affected UK drivers. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discovered a "defeat device" in many US Volkswagens in September 2015, a software designed to make vehicles appear less polluting during emissions testing. The software was found in millions of vehicles worldwide, including in the UK, where over 1.2 million diesel vehicles were recalled. Diesel Claim law firm is pursuing compensation for UK drivers, citing impacts like reduced vehicle resale value, higher fuel costs, and a larger carbon footprint. Drivers who bought a diesel vehicle between 2009 and 2019 may be eligible for compensation, with payouts potentially reaching £10,000, based on Diesel Claim’s no-win-no-fee service. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Motoring,Volkswagen,Dieselgate,court ruling,executives sentenced,defeat device,emissions scandal,EPA,compensation,Diesel Claim,UK drivers
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