Another Scandal for Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen AG is decidedly not out of the fire yet. Only a few months after the Dieselgate scandal was uncovered and tarnished the manufacturer’s reputation, we are learning that the diesel defeat device might not have been the only secret that was kept from us.
Californian authorities reportedly found a new software in Audi vehicles that can limit their emissions. Similar to the diesel defeat device, this system would limit power and fuel injection to mask their engines' carbon emissions. Even worse is the fact that this has been found in both diesel AND gasoline-powered vehicles.
If the steering wheel is turned more than 15 degrees, the system deactivates itself. This is done so customers won’t notice the drop in power on the street.
We don’t know exactly which models are affected, but the California moderators continue to investigate.
Finally, the German investigators are starting to investigate on Volkswagen AG’s new CEO, Hans-Dieter Pötsch. According to new sources, the man might have something to do with Dieselgate.