Volkswagen chief executive resigns over scandal
(AGI) Rome, Sept 23 - Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn hasresigned following the emission cheating scandal. He said hewas "clearing the way for a fresh start". He was stunned bythe events of the last few days and astounded thatirregularities of such proportions were possible withinVolkswagen. He denied he was involved in any way in theemissions cheating scandal that has overwhelmed the carmaker.He was not aware of having done anything illegal and he hopedthe process of clarification and transparency would continue.The German government said it was unaware of the irregularitiesreported over the