Sales of Volkswagen cars fall 14% following emissions scandal

VW paying price with sharp drop in sales in January after what was a record-breaking year for the new car market

Volkswagen sales fell sharply in the UK in January following a customer backlash over the diesel emissions scandal that has rocked the German car maker.

Sales of new Volkswagen-branded cars fell by 14% year-on-year last month, reducing the company's market share in the UK, which has previously been one of its most successful markets.