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Auto News For Tuesday, January 12, 2016 – New Volkswagen Boss Struggles In NPR Interview

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Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories and videos for Tuesday, January 12, 2016.

INTERVIEW
New Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller, formerly of Porsche, participated in an interview with NPR following remarks he made in the lead-up to Detroit’s North American International Auto Show on Sunday night. The key quotes: “And the other question you mentioned – it was an ethical problem? I cannot understand why you say that,” and moments later, “We didn’t lie.” Mueller’s PR reps clearly knew this was a flop, Mueller spoke with NPR again to clarify matters.

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