Volkswagen, emissions and the ‘crisis spiral’

Can Volkswagen survive the emissions scandal - which saw the group admitting in September 2015 that it had allowed 'cheat' devices to be used in US emissions tests – was just the start of the downfall of one of the world’s largest car manufacturers.

Can it now pull through - or even in the longer term benefit if it forces the company to move more rapidly into the era of electric mobility and services?

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ESO: Background information: Motor vehicles New approval and market surveillance rules [EU Legislation in Progress] http://www.europeansources.info/record/motor-vehicles-new-approval-and-market-surveillance-rules-eu-legislation-in-progress/

ESO: European Commission tightens rules for safer and cleaner cars http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-commission-tightens-rules-for-safer-and-cleaner-cars/

ESO: Background information: VW software scandal: Chief apologises for breaking public trust http://www.europeansources.info/record/vw-software-scandal-chief-apologises-for-breaking-public-trust/

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Deutsche Welle: Tag: Volkswagen http://www.dw.com/search/en/volkswagen/category/9097/

Deutsche Welle: Tag: Emissions scandal http://www.dw.com/search/en/emissions+scandal/category/9097/

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