Audi's Technical Head Faces Suspension Over DieselGate Scandal

Audi's head of technical development will be suspended this week as part of the investigation into an emissions scandal, Germany's Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported, citing sources.

Investigations by Jones Day have shown that Stefan Knirsch, who is a board member at the Volkswagen Group subsidiary, knew about the use of cheat software in 3.0-liter diesel engines and gave a false promise under oath, the newspaper said on Sunday.

MDarringer - 9/19/2016 9:20:09 AM

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Suspension not imprisonment?

TheSteve - 9/19/2016 1:54:01 PM

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Yeah, prison and fines are only for The Commoners, not for The Ruling Class.

PUGPROUD - 9/19/2016 9:04:39 PM

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Likely suspended with pay...took one for the team and probably being paid to keep his mouth shut. Could be wrong but then why not fire him.

TheSteve - 9/20/2016 12:17:03 AM

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When people at that level depart, a Golden Parachute is common. It's part of the contract that gets them onboard.