And got a the former CEO and other exects indicted in two countries and cost the conptany billions. The story is still ongoing. And might have contributed to the issue with the new Golf 8. Did I mention that some former managers are in jail already?

VW is a conglomerate comprising tens of manufacturers from Audi to Porsche. The perception of VW as a brand is of minor importance when it comes to global sales and revenues.

It is unlike Boeing, that only sells planes under the Boeing name. When airlines buy an Airbus instead, the money ain't going to Boeing.