The son of the designer of the Beetle, he rescued Volkswagen from near bankruptcy but was blamed for creating a company culture that bred scandal.
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‘First’ Porsche Heads to Auction, and a Record Price Is Expected
Of the three Type 64s planned for construction in the late 1930s in Nazi Germany, just one remains.
Carlos Ghosn Hasn’t Seen His Wife in Months. Japan’s Prosecutors Want It That Way.
Prosecutors persuaded a court to deny contact between the couple, citing conspiracy concerns about Carole Ghosn and her criticism of Japan’s legal system.
Rupert Stadler, Ex-Audi Chief, Is Charged With Fraud in Diesel Scandal
Mr. Stadler, who led Volkswagen’s Audi luxury car division, was charged in Munich with fraud and illegal advertising tied to the emissions scandal.
Renault and Nissan Need Each Other to Thrive in Future, 2 Leaders Say
The carmakers must reinvigorate their alliance and share the cost of a shift to electric, self-driving cars, Renault’s chairman and a Nissan board member said in separate interviews.
Judge Orders Madrid to Keep Fining Polluting Drivers
The ruling reversed the conservative mayor’s suspension of fines for older car models that enter the center of Madrid, saying the low-emissions zone was “essential” in order to improve the quality of air.
Police Search Renault Headquarters Near Paris
The raid was linked to an investigation into Carlos Ghosn, the automaker’s former chairman and chief executive.
Ford to Cut 12,000 Jobs in Europe
The automaker said it would close plants across the region, leading to job losses for more than 18 percent of its work force.
Saudi Arabia Granted Women the Right to Drive. A Year on, It’s Still Complicated.
A year after Saudi Arabia lifted its ban on female drivers, thousands of women are behind the wheel. But behind the celebrations lay larger issues.
Renault and Nissan Make Peace in a Deal to Tighten Oversight
The Japanese carmaker will have Renault’s backing to fix governance lapses, in a deal made before a key shareholder meeting.