
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…
Raffo et al. v. Volkswagen Group of America et al.
22-cv-6230, D.N.J.
(Oct. 2022)
Volkswagen vehicles with Car-Net
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
Pending
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…
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
German automaker agrees to pay $14.7 billion to settle deceptive advertising and cheating allegations.
New fads, new ads.
Eco-minded car shoppers remember these terms.
The ASA ruled that Volkswagen overstated mileage claims on the Audi A3 TDI.