Volkswagen US boss knew about emissions cheating in 2014

Volkswagen's US boss has admitted he was told in spring last year of the emissions cheating affecting millions of the company's vehicles.

Michael Horn said he was told about a "possible emissions non-compliance" early 2014.

He was told of the problem after a study by West Virginia University was published.

The detail emerged in testimony he is due to give to a committee of the US House of Representatives investigating the scandal on Thursday.

The company did not tell the US authorities until 3 September 2015 about the emissions "defeat device", Mr Horn said in the evidence.

He said the company took full responsibility for its actions and was co-operating with all relevant authorities.