
Harcus Parker, a UK law firm, has accused Renault and Nissan of cheating on emissions tests, allegedly causing 1.3 million of their diesel vehicles to pollute more than advertised, according to recent reports from leading automotive publications. The claims may lead to a class-action lawsuit, and the automotive giants could face billions of dollars in damages.
The allegations stem from a software issue referred to as a defeat device, which can manipulate emissions during testing to appear cleaner than they actually are. The defeat device allegedly used by Renault and Nissan could switch off emissions controls under certain driving conditions, potentially allowing nitrogen oxide and other harmful pollutants to escape into the air at levels higher than legally permissible.
The allegations shake the already fragile trust of consumers in the auto industry following the well-publicized Volkswagen emissions scandal in 2015. The Renault-Nissan alliance has rejected the accusations, stating that its …



