You realize this is the exact opposite of what the rest of the world is saying, right? Is this the first article you&#x27;ve read on the matter? I&#x27;ve been following it with great interest, and many others have expressed shame that it&#x27;s the <i>US</i> that is catching a European company cheating, and threatening prosecution.<p>This all happened because of the work of the West Virginia lab, plus CARB and EPA&#x27;s investigation, and the EPA&#x27;s <i>refusal to issue an emissions certification to 2016 diesel VW passenger cars</i> which has led to likely tens of thousands of un-sellable cars sitting on US dealer lots.<p>The German government has been shown to have looked the other way repeatedly and to be complicit in fighting on behalf of the automakers instead of the environment.<p>The European emissions and mileage tests have been shown to be an utter and complete sham.<p>The story you&#x27;re peddling is really the exact opposite of reality. Take a look around at the other stories that have been posted on HN on the matter.