Predecessors and successors in the VW executive chair: Herbert Diess (left) and Oliver Blume (right).
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Volkswagen is in a state of upheaval – once again. And above all there is the question of whether the software division will finally make headway.
Volkswagen has a new CEO in Oliver Blume. What does he have to do better than his predecessor Herbert Diess? We’re trying to take stock. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the product range and pipeline. How are the individual group brands doing, from Porsche to Seat? Will Blume manage to lead Porsche and Volkswagen at the same time, why does he even want that? When will the sports car manufacturer go public? Will Blume be received by friends in Wolfsburg, or has he already had first experiences with his enemies. And finally: is there such a thing as the best Golf yet? And when was it sold?