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Daily Mirror
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Benjamin Lynch

What was Volkswagen's' dieselgate' emissions scandal? As drivers offered £2K payout

A group of British motorists are to be offered a huge sum after major car manufacturer Volkswagen agreed to pay out a multi-million-pound settlement.

The German carmaker was embroiled in a five-year-long legal battle and has now agreed to stump up £193million in a scandal that affected millions of drivers.

Previously known for its good reputation and high-quality car-making, the scandal shook consumers when it was first revealed in 2015 and the company has acknowledged it must "continue to work to rebuild the trust of their customers here in England and Wales".

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