Volkswagen chief executive Matthias Mueller has said the company has now found technical solutions for 90% of the European vehicles affected by its emissions scandal.
It means the recall of all affected models throughout Europe, including the UK, can start to build some pace and an official recall is expected to be issued at the end of this month.
Dealers are expected to be offering software updates for 2.0-litre diesel engines. However, it is believed some models will recquire more complex solutions fincluding fuel injector replacements.
Mueller said VW's internal enquiry into the scandal is ongoing and due to its complexity, would take months to complete. An update on progress is expected in the middle of December this year.
VW Group UK has said its dealer networks will begin modifications from January and has a target to complete them before the end of 2016.
Willi said: “I apologise to our customers for it taking so long. It’s better to be thorough and get it absolutely right.”
Owners who are inconvenienced by being without their car during the recall process would receive a loan car.
Author:
Tom Seymour
Freelance writer
Freelance writer for AM, Tom Seymour has been a specialist B2B journalist covering the automotive sector for over 14 years. He started his freelance career in 2015 and currently writes for a variety of automotive, business and technology publications.
Iceage - 25/11/2015 18:23
So the proposed rework to create emissions compliance will either effect the power output and performance/acceleration or increase the fuel consumption or most likely both.... (this is why VW were cheating in the first place). So will VW tell the customer be told the TRUTH about these consequences? If so what will the situation be if the customer is unwilling not to accept this?