False Mileage or Emissions Figures
Porsche Misleading Fuel Economy and Emissions Settlement
Porsche and Volkswagen have agreed to a settlement of at least $80 million to resolve consumer class actions alleging that certain Porsche gasoline vehicles sold or leased in the US produce more emissions or get worse fuel economy on the road than in testing conditions, and that their Monroney stickers may have been inaccurate. Also, Read more
Hino Trucks Falsified Emissions and Fuel Economy Info Class Action
This class action makes allegations about an issue that’s appeared all too often in recent years—motor vehicle companies falsifying fuel economy and emissions information. The defendants here are Hino Motors, Ltd., Toyota Motors Corporation, Hino Motors Manufacturing USA, Inc., and Hino Motors Sales USA, Inc., which does business as Hino Trucks. Read more
Hino Commercial Vehicles Emissions Misconduct Investigation
Is there yet another emissions scandal? A Hino Motors internal review has reportedly found that some of the electronic emissions control systems in certain of its 2016, 2017, and 2019 vehicles were manipulated to show better fuel economy and fraudulently earn better emissions certifications. We’re investigating these reports. Read more
Porsche Sport Plus Mode and Stop Sale Order Pennsylvania Class Action
What does it mean when a car company issues a “stop sale” order? And if it indicates a problem with the vehicles involved, what are those who already own these vehicles supposed to do? The complaint for this class action alleges that Porsche Cars North America, Inc. and Dr. Ing. h.c.F Porsche AG issued a Read more
Porsche 911 and Panamera False Emissions Data Class Action
Remember the Volkswagen and Audi emissions cheating scandals, where defeat devices were installed on vehicles to provide false figures during emissions tests? This class action alleges that Porsche has committed a similar sin: It accuses Porsche of developing both similar and additional methods of delivering false emissions data, in its 2009-2016 Panamera and 911 cars. Read more
Porsche 911 and Panamera Cheating on Emissions Testing Class Action
There’s more bad news about Volkswagen Group vehicles. In 2015, we learned that Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche diesel vehicles contained defeat devices that helped conceal the true level of pollutants they emitted. After that, a similar device was found in Audi vehicles that ran on gasoline. Now comes this class action, bringing suit against Dr. Read more
Ford Rangers and F-150s False Fuel Mileage Calculation Class Action
Ford Motor Company has been sued for making false mileage claims for some of its vehicles. This class action alleges that both certain Ford Rangers and certain F-150s do not get the mileage that Ford advertised for them because, the complaint claims, Ford cheated on its testing. Read more
Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Emissions Settlement
Fiat Chrysler and Bosch are settling a multi-district consolidated lawsuit that claims the companies installed auxiliary Emissions Control Devices (AECDs) in 2014-2016 Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles with 3.0 liter V6 diesel engines. In addition to class actions filed by individuals, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed suit on behalf of the Environmental Read more
Gasoline Audi, Bentley, Porsche, and Volkswagen Fuel Economy Settlement
Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Bentley have agreed to pay just short of $95 million to settle a class action on their vehicles’ fuel economy. The complaint in this consolidated case alleged that certain of the companies’ gasoline-powered vehicles sold in the US had software installed that made them emit more carbon dioxide than they were Read more
Ford False Fuel Economy Ratings for All Models Class Action
Ford has been sued in several class actions with allegations of false fuel economy numbers, first relating to its Ranger, and then relating to its F-150. This class action widens the field by not limiting the claims to any particular model of vehicle. The complaint only specifies vehicles of model years 2017 to 2019 “that Read more
