Volkswagen's Dieselgate scandal, one of the most significant corporate crises in recent history, has been linked to a complex web of corruption and deceit that spans the globe. But a new investigation by The New York Times reveals that the root of the problem may have lain in China, where Volkswagen's Chinese subsidiary was accused of falsifying emissions data and manipulating regulatory tests. The scandal, which emerged in 2015, saw Volkswagen admit to installing software in its diesel vehicles to cheat on emissions tests, but the Times' investigation suggests that the issue may have been more widespread than initially thought, with Chinese officials allegedly turning a blind eye to the company's wrongdoing. As Volkswagen continues to grapple with the fallout from Dieselgate, the Times' exposé raises important questions about the role of Chinese regulators in enabling the company's malfeasance.
How Volkswagen’s Troubles Were Made in China The New York Times
