VW investigation shows many bosses knew of manipulation: newspaper

Reuters

Published Jan 22, 2016 02:25PM ET

Updated Jan 22, 2016 02:40PM ET

VW investigation shows many bosses knew of manipulation: newspaper

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Many of Volkswagen's (DE:VOWG_p) managers and staff dealing with emissions problems in the engine-development department knew about "defeat devices" being developed, Germany's Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper said on Friday, citing results from VW's internal investigation.

A whistleblower, who was himself involved in the deception, alerted a senior manager outside the department who did not react, said the newspaper, which researched the matter together with regional broadcasters NDR and WDR.