VW plans to compensate dealers like Hatfield Volkswagen, of Columbus, OH, for their losses. Volkswagen appears ready to take another critical step towards resolving its diesel emissions scandal, this time by compensating dealers who have suffered a sharp drop in sales since the scandal was revealed last September. While the maker hasn't publicly commented on the plan, news reports indicate the basic details were outlined during a meeting with more than 150 franchised dealers in New Jersey in recent days. The maker intends to hold similar meetings with other dealers around the country. Breaking News! A restitution plan would come in the wake of the $14.7 billion settlement VW late last month accepted as part of a deal with U.S. regulators. That package covers only the maker's rigged 2.0-liter turbodiesel, however. The maker and the government are still working on an agreement covering the bigger, 3.0-liter diesel used in various VW, Audi and Porsche brand products.