Volkswagen fined €1bn in Germany as emissions scandal rumbles on

Payout marks end of criminal investigations in Europe but carmaker still faces claims from motorists

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Former VW boss is Martin Winterkorn is subject to an ongoing investigation in the US
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Volkswagen has agreed to pay a €1bn (£880m) fine in Germany over its involvement in the 2015 emissions cheating scandal.

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