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It's time for VW factions to stop the in-fighting.(Volkswagen AG)(Viewpoint essay)

Automotive News Europe, November, 2006

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The abrupt, surprising departure of Bernd Pischetsrieder as chairman of Volkswagen shows the effect of the continuous infighting at the remote Wolfsburg automaker.

It certainly is a messy, public leadership succession. In March, Pischetsrieder's job was in grave doubt. Labor unions objected to his cost-cutting plans and his tenure was publicly questioned by VW Supervisory Board Chairman Ferdinand Piech.

Pischetsrieder, 58, won that round when he got a five-year contract extension in May.

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Now his time is up. Pischetsrieder will be out by year-end and Audi Chairman Martin ...

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Automotive Industry

It's time for VW factions to stop the in-fighting.(Volkswagen AG)(Viewpoint essay)

Automotive News Europe, November, 2006

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