VW says rulebreaking culture at root of emissions scandal

Re:VW says rulebreaking culture at root of emissions scandal by Terr_ on Thursday December 10, 2015 @09:02PM (#10715056)

Then you have a separate problem: All the people who already forked money over to Volvo will suddenly have their possession downgraded/crippled without compensation.

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Re:VW says rulebreaking culture at root of emissions scandal by dkokelley on Thursday December 10, 2015 @09:30PM (#10715136)

True, though Volvo != Volkswagen.

We're left with three options, each of which is unappealing to some group.

1) Leave affected VWs as-is. Fine VW as necessary. Cars will continue to pollute above the permitted amount.

2) Neuter affected VWs. Fine VW as necessary. Owners will suffer performance loss.

3) Neuter/recall affected VWs. Require VW to compensate owners the price of a replacement. Not sure how VW would fare with such a steep fine.

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