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The power station at Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant in Germany. Olivier Hofmann / Shutterstock

Volkswagen: the end of a German industrial myth?

A symbol of German industrial power, Volkswagen is facing major financial difficulties. How did the emblem of “deutsche Qualität” get to this point? And can it pull through?
The Loblaws bread price-fixing scandal may have eroded public trust in the company, but will it truly hurt the grocery giant in the long run? Galen G. Weston, executive president and chairman of Loblaw Ltd., is seen in this 2016 photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill

Why the price‑fixing scandal might not be all bad for Loblaws

Loblaws’ reputation has taken a hit following the bread price-fixing scandal. But will it do prolonged damage to Canada’s biggest grocery chain?
Steinhoff’s former CEO, Markus Jooste, is partly blamed for the corporate scandal that threatens to collapse the company. Financial Mail/Jeremy Glyn

Did Steinhoff’s board structure contribute to the scandal?

Gaps in the two tier board structure which is favoured in Europe may be partly responsible for the Steinhoff corporate scandal.
Although Australia has adopted European emissions standards for cars, these are not as strict as EU or US standards. Joe Castro/AAP

ACCC unlikely to secure compensation for Volkswagen customers

The court action ACCC has brought against Volkswagen might not succeed because Australia’s emissions standards are not as strict as those in the US and Europe.

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