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VW plans major recall over diesel-gate
http://www.dw.com/en/vw-plans-major-recall-over-diesel-gate/a-18749953The group has announced plans to recall more than 10 million vehicles across five different brands. In another effort to contain the damage of its emissions scandal, Volkswagen has agreed to reimburse Spain's government.
VW plans major recall over diesel-gate
29.09.2015
Beleaguered German carmaker Volkswagen on Tuesday announced plans to refit up to 11 million vehicles. The move comes as the Group tries to contain the damage caused by revelations that it had been cheating on US diesel emissions tests for years.
According to a press release published on the company website, affected owners would be informed "in the near future" about the need to have their tampered cars repaired.
What that fix will ultimately look like, and how it might affect vehicles' fuel and emissions efficiency, remains to be seen. The automaker said it would "present the technical solution and measures to the responsible authorities in October," and that customers would be "kept informed over the coming weeks and months."
"All of the Group brands affected will set up national websites to update customers on developments," it added.