Audi developed sjoemelsoftware much earlier than you thought

Posted on 20-04-2016 at 7:22 by MauritsH – 53 Comments”

There were rumours that (the first use of the software dates back to 2008, where other sources 2005 held as the year in which Volkswagen their engines things left to do that were not allowed. German media, however, still a solid step further.

According to the newspaper Handelsblatt Audi had in 1999 already engaged in the development of software that allows the motors to certain things or could not do, used the brand from Ingolstadt didn’t have this software. Volkswagen would be the same software that later have been used to emission tests to be able to come.

Allegedly, the software is still used because it is the handsome heads on VW’s motorenafdeling not more able to set their sources to law and regulations requirements. Or this news is very large will have consequences for VAG is a bit tricky to say. Most parties will have their claims in the meantime have submitted and it is the last few weeks is actually pretty quiet around Dieselgate. Will be undoubtedly continued.

Thanks to Dennis for the tip!