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[CHART] VW Dieselgate Will Cost More Than Deepwater and Enron Scandals Combined

By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning - October 7, 2015

VW's "Dieselgate" could end up being one of the most expensive, avoidable disasters in the world...

VW set aside $7.2 billion to deal with the scandal, but according to Credit Suisse's most conservative estimates, that's not nearly enough.

By Abby Higgs, Staff Writer, Money Morning - October 1, 2015

The Volkswagen (VLKAY) recall cover-up was an incomprehensible act of deceit. But it was also just one of a few terrible auto industry scandals.

There was the great Ford recall of the late '70s. And there's the ongoing Takata airbag scandal.

By Abby Higgs, Staff Writer, Money Morning - February 3, 2015

The GM recall cover-up was a tragic case stemming from neglect. The company knew about the issue since 2001! Now 51 people have died.

Unfortunately, this isn't the first incidence of major recall cover-ups.