VW hires Apple exec for autonomous, mobility role

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January 10, 2019 09:46 AM

FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen Group has hired an executive from Apple to become the director responsible for technical development at its commercial vehicles division. VW confirmed the hire on Wednesday.

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