VW Pays $15 Billion to Settle Diesel Scandal in U.S.

The video discusses Volkswagen's settlement related to its emissions scandal. Volkswagen agreed to buy back or fix affected cars, costing around $10 billion, and pay $4.7 billion to environmental agencies and clean energy investments. The settlement includes conditions like achieving an 85% recall rate by 2019, with penalties for non-compliance. Volkswagen has set aside $17.8 billion for these costs, but the settlement only covers the US, leaving other jurisdictions and potential lawsuits unresolved.

What options did Volkswagen offer to customers with affected cars?

• Provide free maintenance for a year

• Buy back cars at pre-crisis levels or fix them

• Extend the warranty period

• Offer a discount on new car purchases

How much money is Volkswagen allocating to clean energy technologies?

• $4 billion

• $3 billion

• $2 billion

• $1 billion

What is the penalty for Volkswagen if they fail to meet the recall rate target?

• $100 million per percent missed

• $85 million per percent missed

• $50 million per percent missed

• $150 million per percent missed

What is the total amount Volkswagen reserved to deal with the settlement?

• $15 billion

• $25 billion

• $17.8 billion

• $20 billion

Which regions are still pending legal proceedings against Volkswagen?

• Europe and the UK

• Australia and South America

• Middle East and Canada

• Asia and Africa