VW Close to $4.3B Diesel Settlement in U.S.

Volkswagen is in final negotiations with the US Department of Justice over its emissions scandal, potentially settling for $4.3 billion. The agreement may include a guilty plea and a three-year corporate monitor. Financially, the company faces significant impacts, having already paid over $20 billion. Structural changes for better oversight are expected. The official settlement announcement is anticipated soon, with possible additional charges against individuals.

What is the amount Volkswagen has agreed to pay to resolve civil and criminal exposure in the United States?

What are the implications of the settlement for Volkswagen in terms of oversight?

What is the role of the corporate monitor mentioned in the settlement?

What additional charges might still be outstanding against individuals related to the Volkswagen case?

When is the official announcement of the settlement by the Justice Department expected to take place?