Car company: Porsche driver Blume inherits Volkswagen boss Diess

In the end it was probably a problem after all, one argument too many. Herbert Diess is said to have twice narrowly missed being kicked out as VW CEO. The surprising news came on Friday evening: 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.