VW refuses to offer emissions scandal compensation in Europe

VW cars are parked outside a VW dealership in London. A bigger financial threat to VW than EU regulatory fines may come from private litigation. (Reuters)

January 21, 2016 05:00 AM

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -- Volkswagen said there were no grounds to replicate in Europe a compensation program it plans for U.S. drivers affected by its diesel emissions scandal, rejecting a demand from the European Union's industry commissioner.

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