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Major Diesel Emissions Trial: 1.6 Million Claimants vs. Automakers
10/15/2025
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Story summary
- On October 13, 2025, the London High Court began a trial accusing Mercedes-Benz, Ford, and Nissan of cheating diesel emissions, involving 1.6 million claimants.
- Lawyers for the claimants allege the defendants used illegal 'defeat devices' to manipulate emissions.
- The manufacturers deny the claims while the litigation is valued at about £6 billion.
- Previous rulings in the Netherlands have found Stellantis brands guilty of similar violations.
