Volkswagen Said to Face $15B Tab in U.S. Settlement

Volkswagen Said to Face $15B Tab in U.S. Settlement

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Volkswagen faces a $15 billion settlement in the US, which includes $10 billion for buybacks and compensation, and $4.7 billion for remediation and EPA fines. Owners may receive up to $10,000 each. Despite a smaller US market share, Volkswagen aims to maintain its customer base. Legal investigations continue, indicating ongoing challenges for the company.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total amount Volkswagen is expected to pay in the US settlement?

$10 billion

$15 billion

$20 billion

$25 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much could retail customers receive for their vehicles under the settlement?

$10,000

$7,500

$5,000

$12,500

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for Volkswagen to handle the settlement correctly?

To avoid further fines

To reduce production costs

To maintain their customer base

To increase their market share

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which former Volkswagen CEO is under investigation?

Martin Winterkorn

Matthias Müller

Herbert Diess

Ferdinand Piëch

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of the ongoing investigation on Volkswagen?

Increase in sales

Positive media coverage

Continuation of negative headlines

Expansion into new markets