How millions of car owners could be owed compensation after landmark legal battle
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How millions of car owners could be owed compensation after landmark legal battle
"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"Dozens of popular car manufacturers are alleged to have broken the rules over emissions as vehicle owners bring claims against them. Five major car manufacturers are in court accused of cheating on emissions tests, with many more potentially facing a similar challenge based on the result of the challenge. Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot/Citroen, Renault, and Nissan are the five companies involved, with all denying the accusations."
The Independent sends journalists to report on issues from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech, investigating topics such as financials of political PACs and producing documentaries like 'The A Word'. The Independent requests donations to fund reporting and chooses not to lock content behind paywalls, stating that quality journalism should be available to everyone and paid for by those who can afford it. A High Court trial alleges emissions rule-breaking by dozens of car manufacturers. Five major manufacturers — Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot/Citroen, Renault and Nissan — face accusations of using software to reduce emissions under test conditions, potentially affecting 1.6 million vehicle owners.
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