a major scandal in 2015 known as the "Dieselgate" scandal, which significantly impacted the company and its reputation.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-joseph-george_a-major-scandal-in-2015-known-as-the-dieselgate-activity-7296836057742901248-_8QV?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAEyjZpoB5d99dwW_t1m-7CqBFlE9zSMh_X0 Volkswagen, one of Germany's largest and most influential automakers, experienced a major scandal in 2015 known as the "Dieselgate" scandal, which significantly impacted the company and its reputation. Here's what happened: The Scandal : Volkswagen was found to have installed software in diesel vehicles that manipulated emissions tests. The software detected when the car was being tested for emissions and temporarily reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions to meet regulatory standards. However, during regular driving conditions, the emissions were much higher than legally permitted levels. This affected around 11 million vehicles worldwide , many of them in Europe and the U.S. Repercussions : Legal Actions : Volkswagen faced lawsuits from g...