Volkswagen scandal: US chief says carmaker 'totally screwed up'

Michael Horn admits carmaker was dishonest with US regulators as France calls for Europe-wide inquiry into emissions-fixing scandal

The US chief executive of Volkswagen has said the company has "totally screwed up" over the emissions scandal that has rocked the automotive industry.

Michael Horn admitted at an event in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday night that VW had been dishonest with regulators and the public.