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Really? I've heard those rumors (that many car makers build cars that try to detect whether they are tested) years ago. The reasoning back then was that hybrid cars could cheat the results, by completely emptying their batteries during the 20 minute test...

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Well, it's not R&D I work with. And it is possible, that this "feature" was not even developed by VW itself, but by a supplier. However, someone must have known this within the company. And since the CEO is also head of the R&D department.....

Sorry, I wasn't clear. I have not been talking about VW in particular. I've heared the rumor that "many car makers" do this...

Hey, VW could always come to my county. We don't even bother requiring emissions testing here.

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