VW CEO quits amid diesel scandal

Published Wed, Sep 23, 2015 · 03:15 PM

    [FRANKFURT] Volkswagen Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn resigned on Wednesday, taking responsibility for the German carmaker's rigging of US emissions tests.

    "Volkswagen needs a fresh start - also in terms of personnel. I am clearing the way for this fresh start with my resignation," Mr Winterkorn said in a statement.

    REUTERS

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