Volkswagen emissions scandal
The scandal became public in September 2015, when the EPA charged Volkswagen with breaching the Clean Air Act through the installation of deceptive software designed to manipulate emissions data. This revelation prompted a global outcry, leading to investigations by regulators across multiple countries and a substantial drop in Volkswagen’s stock price. In the wake of these events, key executives, including Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn, resigned or were suspended as the company faced mounting scrutiny....