VW CEO quits amid diesel scandal

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

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SEP 23, 201511:15 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.

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