Daimler, however, avoided a fine after revealing the groups existence.
There are legitimate pro-competitive reasons to cooperate, but this went wrong!
The fines are also low compared to those dished out during Dieselgate.
Volkswagensaysthe emissions scandal has cost it a total of $37bn (31.3bn) in fines and settlements.
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Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
