Patricia Nilsson, the Frankfurt correspondent for the Financial Times, dives deep into Volkswagen's current turmoil. She reveals the shocking possibility of factory closures, a move that would dramatically alter the company's legacy of job security. The discussion tackles the aftermath of the Dieselgate scandal and the urgent need for VW to transition to electric vehicles amid stiff competition in China. Nilsson also sheds light on the looming economic impact on Wolfsburg, drawing parallels to the decline of Flint, Michigan.