--Volkswagen is set to name Ralf Brandstaetter, currently the head of procurement at the car maker's namesake brand, as its new chief operating officer, German daily Bild reported Tuesday.

--Mr. Brandstaetter would take on the new role in addition to his existing duties, according to the report.

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