UK High Court Rejects Most 'Dieselgate' Claims Against Car Manufacturers

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UK High Court largely dismisses 'dieselgate' claims from 1.6 million car owners, finding most "defeat devices" were not prohibited.
Some Mercedes and Peugeot-Citroën tech deemed defeat devices, with appeals considered.

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UK High Court largely dismisses 'dieselgate' claims from 1.6 million car owners, finding most "defeat devices" were not prohibited. Some Mercedes and Peugeot-Citroën tech deemed defeat devices, with appeals considered.

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