Volkswagen chief executive resigns amid emissions fixing scandal

Jessica Shankleman
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Martin Winterkorn says he is shocked by events of past few days and hopes to provide auto giant with fresh start by resigning

Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn has today announced he will step down, after the company this week became engulfed in an emissions fixing scandal that affects 11 million cars worldwide and...

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