Companies Accused of Greenwashing
When companies green it, they better mean it.
Audi
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ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint
The ASA ruled that Volkswagen overstated mileage claims on the Audi A3 TDI.
Consumers Helping to Hawk Products During Super Bowl
From cars to pizza, companies are increasingly finding ways to involve consumers in game day commercials.
Class-Action Tracker
Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles
Allegations: Falsely advertising that vehicles equipped with autonomous emergency braking systems alert drivers to and prevent collisions when the systems do not work as advertised in real world driving conditions…
Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles
Allegations: Falsely marketing “Clean Diesel” vehicles as high performing, fuel efficient, green, and environmentally-friendly
Audi Gasoline Vehicles
January 2019: This case was transferred to a California court to be heard with other similar cases in a multidistrict litigation. (In Re: Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Marketing, Sales Practices, and…
Audi’s Representations
Multiple class-action lawsuits were filed against Audi alleging that the auto company makes false representations about the amount of carbon dioxide emission for several Audi models. According to the plaintiffs,…