Dieselgate: Experts Warn Carmakers Face Reckoning
As the 'Dieselgate' trial begins in London, health experts and campaigners condemn the government and car manufacturers for years of inaction.
Over 1.8 million drivers have joined the claim against Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot/Citroën, Renault, and Nissan. A YouGov poll shows 63% of British adults don't trust car manufacturers to tell the truth about the health and environmental impacts of their cars.
- 69% of adults believe it's unacceptable that some cars could be fitted with emissions defeat technology in the UK.
- Pressure is growing on the government to force car manufacturers to withdraw such vehicles from the market.
Car manufacturers have a moral and legal duty to put this scandal right - Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah
A verdict is due to be delivered by summer 2026. Experts warn carmakers face reckoning over emissions scandal. Author's summary: Carmakers face reckoning over Dieselgate scandal.