Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles
Allegations: Falsely marketing “Clean Diesel” vehicles as high performing, fuel efficient, green, and environmentally-friendly
Bauser et al. v. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. and Dr. Ing. H.C.F. Porsche AG
23-cv-1054, N.D. Ga.
(March 2023)
Porsche Mobile Charger Plus and Mobile Charger Connect for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
Falsely advertising that devices can fully charge a car battery in up to 9.5 or 10.5 hours when devices that draw enough electricity to charge batteries in the represented times regularly overheat and melt electrical outlets
Pending
Allegations: Falsely marketing “Clean Diesel” vehicles as high performing, fuel efficient, green, and environmentally-friendly
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
Allegations: Falsely representing vehicles comply with emissions requirements when they don’t
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…
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