Audi's R&D boss, Porsche engine chief to quit: Bild

Published Thu, Sep 24, 2015 · 12:12 PM

[BERLIN] Two of Volkswagen group's highest-ranking engineers will be forced to quit as the German carmaker is pushing steps to clear up the diesel emissions scandal, Bild reported on Thursday, citing unnamed company sources.

Audi's R&D boss Ulrich Hackenberg, a long-time VW brand executive and Porsche's engine chief Wolfgang Hatz will be dismissed at a meeting of the supervisory board on Friday, the newspaper said.

VW and Porsche declined comment while Audi couldn't be reached for comment.

REUTERS

BT is now on Telegram!

For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes

Transport & Logistics

GM CEO Barra compensation fell 4% in 2023 to US$27.8 million
Boeing reports first revenue drop in 7 quarters as deliveries decline
Volkswagen to keep China market share stable as price war rages
COE quota for May-July up 2.7%; passenger car categories rise despite less cut-and-fill
Tesla profits tumble but shares rise on new vehicle plan
Volvo Cars see good demand this year after higher Q1 unit sales

Companies & Markets

Audi's R&D boss, Porsche engine chief to quit: Bild

Transport & Logistics

GM CEO Barra compensation fell 4% in 2023 to US$27.8 million

Boeing reports first revenue drop in 7 quarters as deliveries decline

Volkswagen to keep China market share stable as price war rages

COE quota for May-July up 2.7%; passenger car categories rise despite less cut-and-fill

Tesla profits tumble but shares rise on new vehicle plan

Volvo Cars see good demand this year after higher Q1 unit sales

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

SECTIONS

LIFESTYLE

Follow BT