Frank Witter

Coronavirus pandemic shuttered showrooms and factories

German carmaker says uncertainty about coronavirus makes it impossible to give forecasts for its performance this year

Deliberations include MAN Energy, which makes engines for ships and power plants

The emissions scandal threatened to destroy the group. Yet two years on it is outselling rivals, is more profitable than before the crisis and has €20bn plans for electric vehicles

Europe’s largest carmaker saw 12% sales rise at VW brand

VW still expects 2016 to be a good year for sales, but costs for diesel emissions scandal are rising