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"[This will be] the biggest service action in the company’s history"- Spokesman

Volkswagen is about to make history by having the biggest recall ever.
The logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is seen at the Volkswagen (VW) automobile manufacturing plant in a file photo. REUTERS/Imelda Medina
The logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is seen at the Volkswagen (VW) automobile manufacturing plant in a file photo. REUTERS/Imelda Medina

Volkswagen has been in the news lately due to it's admission concerning U.S. vehicles emissions tests.

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At least 11 million cars could be affected worldwide, including Audi's 2.1 million cars.

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Now, the German carmaker has revealed plans to recall all the vehicles affected by the ongoing scandal.

According to the newly appointed CEO, Matthias Müller, a “comprehensive’’ refit plan has already been drawn and will be submitted to regulators, who will ensure that it abides by emissions standards.

READ: Volkswagen to replace CEO amid emissions scandal - Tagesspiegel

Volkswagen spokesman, Christian Buhlmann, tells The Wall Street Journal, "[this will be] the biggest service action in the company’s history, " referring to the 11 million affected diesel-powered vehicles.

This is being done in order to meet the October 7 deadline set to bring diesel emissions into line with the law.

“We are facing a long trudge and a lot of hard work. We will only be able to make progress in steps and there will be setbacks. The new company structure is a first step and the basis for a modernisation of VW, for a new and better company."

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