
Volkswagen: Twilight of a German Giant
Born from one government decree, the People’s Car is now slowly succumbing to another government decree.

Born from one government decree, the People’s Car is now slowly succumbing to another government decree.

Last year hybrid-electric vehicles became the most popular powertrain among European car consumers.

Volkswagen is scaling back production in Germany, reflecting Europe’s faltering shift toward fully electric mobility.
The CEO of the Volkswagen Group and Porsche was pleased with the talks, but said he is keeping the details confidential.
The sentencing comes ten years after the German carmaker was caught installing software in cars to manipulate emissions tests.

The carmaker’s announcement comes at a tough time for the ruling left-liberal coalition.