Audi boss Rupert Stadler detained amid allegations of emission manipulation at Volkswagen

Audi boss Rupert Stadler has been arrested this morning in connection with Volkswagen’s alleged manipulation of emissions controls.

Stadler, who is chief executive of the German car manufacturer, has been detained amid a scandal in which cars sold in Europe are alleged to have had a software which turned emissions controls off during regular driving.

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Munich prosecutors said: “The arrest warrant is based on concealment of evidence.”

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A spokesperson for parent company Volkswagen said: “We confirm that Mr. Stadler was arrested this morning. The hearing to determine whether he will be remanded is ongoing.”