VW has shelled out more than $9.5 billion to car buyers it deceived in its Dieselgate scandal

Volkswagen has paid out more than $9.5 billion to customers in the aftermath of the "Dieselgate" scandal, according to a court summary published by the US Federal Trade Commission. In 2016, the FTC charged Volkswagen with intentionally deceiving consumers by rigging its diesel cars to beat emissions tests. Volkswagen was required to compensate buyers and lessees of affected cars to the tune of $10.3 billion. More than 86% of customers who completed the claims process decided to return their car ...