Breaking News: Five Car Makers Face Trial Over Emissions Scandal
The High Court has begun a major lawsuit against five leading carmakers accused of cheating on emissions tests, marking the latest chapter in the "dieselgate" scandal. The trial involves 220,000 car owners who claim they were misled over emissions tests.
Mercedes, Ford, PeugeotCitroën, Renault, and Nissan are the lead defendants, with all five companies denying the accusations. Lawyers say this case is the largest class action in English and Welsh legal history, potentially involving 1.6 million car owners.
The scandal emerged in September 2015 when Volkswagen was accused of installing "defeat devices" on diesel cars to lower emissions readings. The court has chosen these five carmakers as lead defendants due to the complexity and scale of the case.
The trial is expected to have significant implications for the automotive industry, with nine other carmakers facing similar claims depending on the outcome. The High Court will determine whether the companies used software to reduce emissions under test conditions.
This is a developing story, with further updates to follow as more information becomes available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
