VW Chief Departing U.S. Post

Volkswagen of America Inc. President and CEO Gerd Klauss will leave his post Jan. 1, capping a 30-year career. Named to replace Klauss is Frank Witter, who will become CEO of VWA but not assume the title of president, a spot VWA says will remain vacant for now. Witter currently is chief financial officer of VWA. Klauss began his automotive career at Mercedes-Benz, where he served for 14 years in various