Germany's largest carmakers have gone into crisis mode over allegations of decades-long collusion which could result in billions of dollars in fines.
Both Volkswagen and Daimler held emergency supervisory board meetings to explain the situation to shareholders alarmed by media reports.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin
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