Volkswagen appeals eye-watering penalty after misleading about diesel emissions – NEWS.com.au

Volkswagen has lost its appeal against an eye-watering penalty imposed by the Federal Court for lying about their compliance with Australian diesel emissions standards.The global car manufacturer was ordered to pay $125 million in 2019 – the highest penalty ever handed down for breaches of Australian consumer law – after the consumer watchdog took them to court in 2016.
Volkswagen was found to have misled consumers and regulators about whether their diesel vehicles complied with environmental standards…

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