The scandal has deepened on recent revelations that a group of carmakers for years colluded on technical specifications, including emissions technology. READ ALSO: Volkswagen offers cash incentives to trade in old diesel carsHe has also proposed an EU-wide quota for electric cars. Merkel on Saturday also slammed car executives, accusing them of "gambling away incredible trust". Observers say there seems to be little appetite for change in Germany, putting Merkel firmly on track for a fourth term as chancellor. In a second appearance on German television Sunday, a townhall-style event on RTL television, Schulz told the audience he would stick to his principles.

Source: The Local August 13, 2017 15:11 UTC