A historic High Court case has started, with 1.6 million UK motorists seeking justice over alleged emissions cheating by major carmakers.
The trial involves five leading car manufacturing groups, including Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Renault-Nissan, and Peugeot-Citroen, accused of equipping diesel vehicles with emissions-cheating devices.
Over the next three months, the court will hear allegations that these carmakers used 'prohibited defeat devices (PDDs)' or cheat devices to manipulate pollution results.
This case is the largest group claim in English and Welsh legal history, with 1.6 million vehicle owners seeking compensation.
1.6 million UK drivers allege that their diesels contained software designed to manipulate pollution results.
Author's summary: UK drivers seek justice in emissions cheating case.