The Volkwagen Scandal
Sep 24, 2015 09:39:12 #
Big Business cheating? No, say it isn't so! Volkswagen actually designed software to give different emission readings during the EPA testing cycle. This wasn't s mistake; it was a concerted effort to cheat on a test. Of course, none of the top people at VW admit to making the decision to go ahead with that plan. A secretary will probably be blamed for it. One thing is for sure, none of the top VW people will go to jail for this crime.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/23/9387613/volkswagen-emissions-test-photo-scandal
http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/23/9387613/volkswagen-emissions-test-photo-scandal
Sep 24, 2015 09:51:54 #
Sep 24, 2015 09:52:09 #
We get worked over this crap.
But we have the middle east on fire, the Soviet union being rebuilt and other somewhat more pressing issues than car exhaust but this seems to be the world wide issue.
Sad state of affairs.
But we have the middle east on fire, the Soviet union being rebuilt and other somewhat more pressing issues than car exhaust but this seems to be the world wide issue.
Sad state of affairs.
Sep 24, 2015 09:56:00 #
tainkc wrote:
The CEO already stepped down.
And who here thinks that he did not know what was going on?
Who here thinks that he did not approve of the deception?
If anybody raises their hands then I have a deed for some swamp land in Florida that you might be interested in.
Sep 24, 2015 10:08:37 #
Architect, You are right one on your take on this one!!
We happen own a Jetta TDI and love that little car, and who wouldn't at 50 m[g, plus all the power one needs. We just spent a month wandering around in your State, and enjoyed it to the fullest. Here is what we thought of our adventure.
http://ncribble.com/pitt.getty.harrisburgh.html
http://ncribble.com/philadelphia.html
Norm
We happen own a Jetta TDI and love that little car, and who wouldn't at 50 m[g, plus all the power one needs. We just spent a month wandering around in your State, and enjoyed it to the fullest. Here is what we thought of our adventure.
http://ncribble.com/pitt.getty.harrisburgh.html
http://ncribble.com/philadelphia.html
Norm
Sep 24, 2015 10:44:39 #
[quote=ncribble]Architect, You are right one on your take on this one!!
We happen own a Jetta TDI and love that little car, and who wouldn't at 50 m[g, plus all the power one needs. We just spent a month wandering around in your State, and enjoyed it to the fullest. Here is what we thought of our adventure.
http://ncribble.com/pitt.getty.harrisburgh.html
http://ncribble.com/philadelphia.html
Norm[/quote]
Norm,
Great shots. I have not had the opportunity to see many of the places you took photos of. Always work in Harrisburg and Philly for me. These have inspired me to slow down and visit not just rush through.
If in the Williamsport Area stop by The Terraces and say hello. If in the summer we can hang out in the back yard. At Christmas some hot chocolate.
We happen own a Jetta TDI and love that little car, and who wouldn't at 50 m[g, plus all the power one needs. We just spent a month wandering around in your State, and enjoyed it to the fullest. Here is what we thought of our adventure.
http://ncribble.com/pitt.getty.harrisburgh.html
http://ncribble.com/philadelphia.html
Norm[/quote]
Norm,
Great shots. I have not had the opportunity to see many of the places you took photos of. Always work in Harrisburg and Philly for me. These have inspired me to slow down and visit not just rush through.
If in the Williamsport Area stop by The Terraces and say hello. If in the summer we can hang out in the back yard. At Christmas some hot chocolate.
Summer back yard
Winter hot chocolate
Sep 24, 2015 10:59:22 #
tainkc wrote:
The CEO already stepped down.
The poor guy. I wonder if he'll have to go on welfare. Of course, he knew nothing about it.
Sep 24, 2015 13:20:22 #
richard-sports wrote:
Same day, different crap.And who here thinks that he did not know what was going on?
Who here thinks that he did not approve of the deception?
If anybody raises their hands then I have a deed for some swamp land in Florida that you might be interested in.
Who here thinks that he did not approve of the deception?
If anybody raises their hands then I have a deed for some swamp land in Florida that you might be interested in.
Sep 24, 2015 13:21:50 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I am sure this is just the tip of the iceberg. Now I read that some other company is being investigated for the same thing. Must be a slow news week.The poor guy. I wonder if he'll have to go on welfare. Of course, he knew nothing about it.
Sep 24, 2015 13:36:57 #
tainkc wrote:
I am sure this is just the tip of the iceberg. Now I read that some other company is being investigated for the same thing.
I bet there will be others. The car companies have always spent a fortune fighting any legislation that would help the consumer. Years later, after they have been dragged kicking and screaming into the modern world, they advertise all their safety and emissions features.
Sep 25, 2015 05:56:09 #
You can be pretty sure VW aren't the only ones at it. Expect more manufacturers to come 'clean' soon. Perhaps more so here in Europe where I believe Diesel engines are sold over a wider range of vehicles and by more more manufacturers - from high performance right down to small family cars.
Sep 25, 2015 06:13:52 #
LoisCroft
Loc: Jonesborough, Tennessee
I hope the software designers will share blame here too. They must have known it would be used to cheat.
Sep 25, 2015 06:29:24 #
What's crazy is the VW makes great cars that have not sold well in the US due to poor marketing. It looked all of that was about to change and now this is killing their sales.
Sep 25, 2015 06:35:21 #
I see a strain of anti-big business here. Hate 'em if you will, as taught by the biased college teachers, but they are just, in a word, us. If it wasn't for them, we would be eating figs and wiping with our left hand,, like some in the world do.
Sep 25, 2015 06:37:29 #
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