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VW says has draft $4.3 bn deal to settle US criminal charges

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Volkswagen AG said on Tuesday it had a “concrete draft” for a $4.3 billion deal to settle the US criminal case surrounding the emissions-cheating scandal known as “dieselgate.” The German automaker said it was in advanced discussions with the US Justice Department and US Customs and Border Protection to settle the criminal investigation and pay fines but this was subject to approval by VW’s board. It could be approved as […]