Then came the new data from the US, where Volkswagen is accused of cheating software even in their three-liter diesels. I’m not surprised but I still question the VW’s handling of the scandal.
If we take everything from the beginning, it was already 2014 as VW realized that a few engineers in the United States had discovered something fishy about the cars. Already there and then should VW acted forcefully and 1) assumed the fault and 2) Picked up the cars fast, but above all 3) For its part, made an inventory of all software in all diesel engines to understand the scope.
This has thus VW known for over a year and still end up on the heels of the largest bilkskandalen ever. The only thing I can think of is that the senior managers did not dare to take responsibility, but tried to hide it as long. The theory is supported by the testimony talking about a scary environment within the VW walls where failure is simply not allowed.
But it cheated – if the allegations are true – for several motors is not surprising. I will not be at all surprised if there are other manufacturers. VW went across the border and have done it once, it is easier the next time and the next and the next.
We must remember, however, that so far only case of cheating in the US and there is still no proof of whether and, if so, how it cheated with cars in Europe. The cars have the software, it is obvious, but we do not yet exactly how it has affected the engines.
The scandal now also denigrates the brand Porsche – that is cash cow within the VW group – will mean another billion costs an already hard-tested group.
With hindsight it would have been much cheaper for VW to build compliant engines even though they had been a little more expensive.
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