Winterkorn denied allegations
In the opinion of the Supervisory Board, it was then clear that, from July 27, 2015, Winterkorn had failed to clarify the background to the use of impermissible software functions in diesel engines that were sold in the USA between 2009 and 2015. In addition, Winterkorn did not ensure that the questions posed by the US authorities in this connection were promptly and truthfully and completely answered. Winterkorn, who led the car company until he resigned in September 2015, regretted the decision of the supervisory board. He had the charge against him rejected by his lawyer.