Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn resigns over 'damage to trust'
23 September 2015 Last updated at 16:56 BST
Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn has resigned following the revelation that the firm manipulated US diesel car emissions tests.
In his resignation statement Mr Winterkorn said Volkswagen needed a fresh start.
Berthold Huber, the Deputy Chairman of Volkswagen's supervisory board, made the formal announcement at a news conference at the company's headquarters.