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Porsche Connect
Allegations: Failing to disclose that Porsche Connect would become inoperable after 3G networks were phased out
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…
Porsche Mobile Charger Plus and Mobile Charger Connect
Allegations: Falsely advertising that devices can fully charge a car battery in up to 9.5 or 10.5 hours
Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles
Allegations: Falsely marketing “Clean Diesel” vehicles as high performing, fuel efficient, green, and environmentally-friendly
Volkswagen Vehicles with Car-Net
Allegations: Failing to disclose that Car-Net was temporary because the system was equipped with 3G services and would become inoperable when 3G services were phased out
Porsche Connect
Allegations: Failing to disclose that Porsche Connect was temporary because the system was equipped with 3G services and would be inoperable when 3G services were phased out
Porsche
Allegations: Falsely representing vehicles comply with emissions requirements when they don’t
Porsche Panamera and 911 Vehicles
In October 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing that 2010-2016 Porsche Panamera and Porsche 911 vehicles are efficient, clean, and…
Volkswagen’s People First Warranty
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Volkswagen fails to honor promises in the advertising and marketing materials for its People First bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.…
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,…
The Safety of Volkswagen Vehicles
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Volkswagen for allegedly misrepresenting the safety of its 2016 and 2017 models, including the Jetta, the Passat, and several Golf models. According to the…
Volkswagen Routan’s Oil Filter
January 2016: This action was dismissed. The named plaintiff’s claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. while class members’ claims were dismissed When…