VW will give out a software patch to remove the offending program. Then all the folks who own these cars will not be able to pass their emission tests.
Or give them a software patch that enables the car to pass the test, but prevent those in the northern climes from being able to start the cars in the winter.
No, I think the owners of all these cars will get less mileage when they’re out actually driving instead of just having their emissions tested.
No it will be worse. The software that needs to be removed allowed the car to run in emission reduction mode during testing but reduced the controls during normal driving. This likely means that having the car in emission reduction mode all of the time will mean lower fuel mileage, slower acceleration and lower top speeds.
Next problem for VW/Audi will be owner lawsuits because they essentially lied about these claims and thus the cost-per-mile and resale values of these cars will go down.
“VW will give out a software patch to remove the offending program. Then all the folks who own these cars will not be able to pass their emission tests”
Nor get the published ponies / mpg that buyers paid for, VW is in a world of hurt when all is said and done.
No - since the software actually turns on all the mission controls, it will not end up being disabled so no cars pass - it will clean them up and reduce performance/MPG.
But you probably figured that out right after you posted.