VW Dieselgate Comparisons

Commenters repeatedly reference Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal (Dieselgate) to draw parallels with the main article's topic, often equating it to a similar level of corporate misconduct or engineering deceit.

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Sample Comments

doener Sep 11, 2017 View on HN

Volkswagen, too: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15220405

ConceptJunkie Feb 13, 2017 View on HN

Hey, it worked for Volkswagen...

nix23 Jun 10, 2021 View on HN

But it's called Volkswagen for a reason too ;)

Hamuko Jun 20, 2020 View on HN

Ah yes, Volkswagen engineering.

esalman Apr 18, 2025 View on HN

This has to be a VW level scandal.

esalman Apr 18, 2025 View on HN

This has to be a VW level scandal.

jesterson Feb 25, 2025 View on HN

what do you think of Volkswagen then?

andrewinardeer Apr 1, 2024 View on HN

VW was involved in a colossal emissions con.

pengaru Sep 26, 2024 View on HN

> Volkswagen has entered the chat

jessaustin Sep 21, 2015 View on HN

This is Volkswagen we're talking about...