Auto industry: It will be the crown prince: Porsche's flower inherits VW boss Diess

In the end it was probably a problem after all, one argument too many. Herbert Diess is said to have twice narrowly avoided being kicked out as VW CEO. On Friday evening, shortly before the factory holidays in Wolfsburg, the surprising news came: The busy chairman, who was often criticized for his erratic behavior and roughness, is leaving. On September 1st, he will be succeeded by the head of Porsche, Oliver Blume.