What Is the Jaguar Diesel Emissions Scandal? Here’s What You Need to Know
In recent years, the automotive industry has faced intense scrutiny over diesel emissions fraud. It all began with Volkswagen’s “Dieselgate” scandal in 2015, but since then, other major manufacturers have come under the spotlight—including Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) . Thousands of UK consumers who purchased or leased diesel Jaguar vehicles between 2007 and 2020 may now be eligible for compensation worth up to £10,000 per vehicle . But what exactly is the scandal about, and why does it matter? What is Dieselgate? “Dieselgate” refers to the discovery that several car manufacturers installed defeat devices —illegal software designed to manipulate emissions readings during regulatory testing. These vehicles appeared compliant with emissions standards in lab settings, but under real-world conditions, they emitted up to 40 times more nitrogen oxide (NOx) than allowed. NOx is a harmful pollutant linked to serious health conditions including asthma, heart disease, and premature death. Ja...