
The Dieselgate saga continues to unfold, and things are heating up! After recent High Court hearings, the first trial date has been set for October 2025. Mercedes, Ford, Nissan/Renault, and Peugeot/Citroen will be the first in the hot seat, facing allegations of using "defeat devices" to cheat emissions tests.
Key takeaways from the recent hearings:
Trial Dates: The first trial is set for October 2025, with more to follow in 2026.
Expanding List of Defendants: Six more car manufacturers are now facing legal action, bringing the total to ten. This includes big names like Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover, and Vauxhall.
Group Litigation Orders (GLOs): The court has approved GLOs, allowing similar claims to be bundled together, streamlining the legal process.
"Turbocharged" Year: Lawyers predict 2024 will be a busy year for legal action against car manufacturers.
What this means:
Accountability: The wheels of justice are turning, and carmakers are being held accountable for their alleged deception.
Compensation: If you own or owned a diesel car from any of the affected manufacturers, you might be eligible for compensation.
Transparency: The legal process will shed light on the extent of the emissions cheating and its impact on consumers and the environment.
Stay tuned:
More updates to come: Further hearings are scheduled for October 2024 and Spring 2025.
Get informed:
If you think your car might be affected, please check here to enter the GLO and be kept up to date.
The Dieselgate scandal is far from over, but these developments bring us one step closer to justice. We'll keep you updated as the cases progress!
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