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German automaker Volkswagen has "largely" kept its promises to European customers wronged by the engine rigging scandal, announced Monday the European Commission, which regrets nonetheless the efforts of the company at least. 19659002] "Volkswagen has largely complied with the promised plan of action, but their attitude towards European consumers remains what I call + think small +", said EU Commissioner for Consumer Protection Vera Jourova at a press conference, referring to VW's slogan "Think small" for its model Coccinelle
According to the Commission, the "repair" rate of the 8.5 million vehicles in the EU equipped with software Fraudsters, who had allowed them to be less polluting in control tests, now reach 80%.
But large differences exist between Member States: the rate is 96% in Germany t only 36% in Romania, for example pointed out Mrs. Jourova, who also deplored the lack of commitment of the German manufacturer.
"The European Commission and (national) consumer authorities regret that the company does not did not give a full and clear guarantee in the event of a problem after the repairs, "she said.
She nevertheless welcomed the decision of the Volkswagen Group to continue the free updates of the until the end of 2020.
In the aftermath of the Dieselgate scandal, the European executive found itself deprived of sanctions against Volkswagen or other car manufacturers suspected of producing non-diesel engines. in accordance with the Community legislation on the emission of gaseous pollutants.
In April, it presented a proposal aimed at strengthening its legislative arsenal, allowing for financial sanctions or creating the possibility of launching collective redress throughout the EU
These proposals are in the hands of the two European legislators, the Parliament and the Council (the Member States).
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