Above the 800 a day threshold we would have to produce the car in Europe. We will reach a decision in May, but we cannot say yet in which country it might be produced.

Volkswagen has made a strategic decision to expand in the area of heavy commercial vehicles, in line with our long-term strategy,

It’s really an open issue. I feel at the moment, it’s 10 to 10 votes.

If you fire people, you fire customers.

In my career quite a few people have tried to force me out, but so far no one has succeeded.

During my career several people have tried to push me out the door… Nobody has succeeded yet.

The new Beetle cannot deny its origin and the magic of its shape, … We believe the new Beetle is not just another car.

I would have preferred to keep both brands. But in the way (that) it developed, I am very satisfied.