Better late than never
Opel, Peugeot, DS and Citroën have launched Sjoemeldiesels from 2009. The court in Amsterdam judges that.
Opel, Peugeot, DS and Citroën have brought so -called “Sjoemeldiesels” to the Dutch market since 2009 – Minus Opel then under the flag of Groupe PSA. The court in Amsterdam judges this in cases that have been brought by three claim foundations.
Those diesels were equipped with software, which means that the emission of harmful substances during tests was lower than when used on the road.
According to the court, the nitrogen emissions of those diesel cars were too high in practice and the applicable rules were not met. The court states that it is an interim judgment and that the proceedings continue. For example, the court still has to consider whether the defendant parties are liable for marketing the tamper diesels.
The claim foundations want to enforce compensation from Stellantis for thousands of car owners with lawsuits. This concerns Diesel Emissions Justice Foundation and Stichting Car Claim that collaborates with the Consumers’ Association.
“This is a breakthrough in the field of cheating software,” says lawyer Joost Edixhoven of Emissions Justice. “We also expect similar decisions from manufacturers such as Mercedes, Fiat and Renault. With this verdict, compensation finally comes into the picture.”
“We call on Stellantis to take this clear verdict seriously and finally talk to us about a just solution,” said Guido van Woerkom of Car Claim.
Better Late Than Never
Opel, Peugeot, DS and Citroën Have Marketed Cheat Diesels Since 2009. That is the verdict of the court in Amsterdam.
Opel, Peugeot, DS and Citroën Have Marketed So -Called “Cheat Diesels” On The Dutch Market Since 2009 – Minus Opel, which was Still Under the Flag of Groupe PSA. That is the Verdict of the Court in Amsterdam in cases Brought by Three Claim Foundations.
In Addition, Those Diesels Were Equipped with Software That Made The Emission of Harmful Substances Lower Duration Tests than Duration Use On The Road.
Accordance to the court, in practice the nitrogen emissions from those diesel cars were too high and the applicable rules were not with. The Court States That This Is An Interim Judgment And That The Procedure Will Continue. For Example, The Court Still Has to Consider Whether the Defendant Are Liable for Marketing the Cheat Diesels.
The Claim Foundations Want to use Lawsuits to Force Compensation from Stellantis for Thousands of Car Owners. This Concerns The Diesel Emissions Justice Foundation and the Car Claim Foundation, which Cooperates with the Consumers’ Association.
“This is a breakthrough in the field of cheat software,” Says Lawyer Joost Edixhoven of Emissions Justice. “We also Expect Similar Decisions Soon from Manufacturers Such As Mercedes, Fiat and Renault. With This Judgment, Compensation is Finally and Rightly in the Picture.”
“We call on stellantis to take this clear Judgment seriously and finally enter into discussions with us about a fair solution,” Says Guido van Woerkom, Chairman or Car Claim.