Chances are VW caved too soon, making them look super guilty of the crime of the century. The could’ve flipped the bird and gone on the offensive over the letter of the law and the laughable emissions restriction. Too late now!
Good point.
I drove diesel straight delivery trucks for a few years. It took me a month or so to comprehend that it was normal for the engines (Mercedes) to suck motor oil right into the combustion process. Mornings I kept looking under the truck for the oil I was sure it was leaking out because I had to keep adding it. Finally another driver explained the mechanics to me.
I can imagine what a challenge emissions control has to be. Sort of like “clean coal.”
Volkswagen is the biggest auto\truck manufacturer in the world. They must have some clout.