“ I am an emotional person, and soccer is sheer emotion. For me, it is the best way to unwind. ”
The violations of these diesel motors by our company go against everything that Volkswagen stands for... at this time, I don't yet have the answers to all the questions. I'm utterly sorry that we have damaged trust in this way. I offer my deepest apologies to our customers, the authorities, and to the public at large for our misconduct.
~ Martin Winterkorn
The hybrid engine costs a lot of money, and customers are hardly willing to spend so much more for a car.