Everyone now is out for blood, especially in the US which is a bit funny considering how few diesels are sold there. GM had a massive recall for their ignition key issue which killed people and they got a slap on the hand and a VERY minor fine. It should be noted that this was a well know issue for the better part of a decade!!!
That is par for the course whether they be fining european or japanese oil companies or banks or auto makers. Its easier to fine foreign companies than to collect the revenues by taxes, it has the advantage that it damages foreign competitors of american businesses, and foreign companies dont have senators in their pockets. Welcome to american justice.
As for VW in the EU I dont see how they can be pursued for NOx cheating when NOx isnt tested here. And as for the silly C)2 numbers that all car makers give, they have no alternative since they arent allowed to quote any other number but the one from the mandated EU test.
Does anyone believe the fuel consumption numbers we are given?
