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The part I disagree with most is your reparation to those that purchased the vehicle. Most people didn't buy them knowing what the legal particle limits were, or where the VW supposedly rated on that scale. What they were most interested in was MPG, and they got it. They had the economic benefits of utilizing the vehicle, with the downside of increased health risk, which is non-quantifiable. That increased risk was also shared with others in the community.
TDI owners suffer due to increased health problems (as does anyone breathing the same affected air), and increased depreciation when it comes time to sell the vehicle.
At most, owners are entitled to compensation for the harm done to their health, and for the depreciation that is due to misrepresentation of the vehicles emissions. There was no loss of enjoyment of the vehicle when people utilized them in their ignorance of the misrepresented pollutants.
Giving out 2 cars for the price of every 1 purchased will surely bankrupt the company, ensuring no reparations are made.
Jail time is a good way to disincentivize the misbehavior, especially since the majority of VW employees had no knowledge of the cheating.
Hold those that were responsible accountable, and compensate those with losses as fairly as possible.
If you believe that the relatively minor lie about the emission rating of the vehicle is grounds for a brand new vehicle, then every single person who purchases a car from the stealership is due a new replacement based on the more significant lies that salesmen tell at every purchase.
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