Consumer advocates achieve partial success against Mercedes. Mercedes-Benz has installed illegal defeat devices in certain GLK and GLC diesel cars.
Only if the ruling in Karlsruhe stands will consumers be able to enforce their right to compensation. Shortly after the verdict, Mercedes announced that it would appeal. They still consider the claims against the company to be unfounded and will defend themselves against them. The focus of the diesel scandal is primarily on the Volkswagen Group, but all major car manufacturers are affected.