Embattled German car maker Volkswagen AG is planning to dismiss the heads of research & development at its Audi and Porsche units, Reuters reported Thursday, citing an unnamed senior source at the company. The dismissals will be carried out at a supervisory board meeting scheduled for Friday, according to Reuters. VW, Audi and Porsche declined to comment. Volkswagen shares have been roiled since news broke last week that it had used special software to fudge diesel emissions tests.
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