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Crime10 July 2026Archive brief

High Court in London, England, dismisses claims that automakers Ford, Mercedes, Nissan, Renault, and Stellantis use prohibited diesel emissions defeat devices

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.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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The development was among the significant crime stories being followed from United Kingdom. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to AFP via Gulf News on 10 July 2026.

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