### [2026-07-10](/feed/2026/07/10/index.md)

##### Diesel emissions scandal
# The High Court in London, England, dismisses claims that automakers Ford, Mercedes, Nissan, Renault, and Stellantis use prohibited diesel emissions defeat devices, while allowing damages issues over some specific strategies to proceed to a second trial. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/business/major-carmakers-escape-most-dieselgate-claims-in-uk-trial-1.500603983)

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