Audi boss under fire in Germany for Trump rally appearance

What happened: Audi chief executive Gernot Döllner appeared on stage with Donald Trump at a Georgia rally to announce a US factory, drawing criticism from Volkswagen's works council and German politicians. Key numbers: Audi plans to spend $4bn on its first US factory in Macon, Georgia, creating 4,500 jobs and building 200,000 SUVs annually. Why it matters: IG Metall's Christiane Benner said the appearance breached the company's code of conduct requiring political neutrality before elections and warned the investment must go before VW's supervisory board, where she is deputy chair.

Audi chief executive Gernot Döllner appeared on stage with Donald Trump at a Georgia rally to announce a US factory, drawing criticism from Volkswagen's works council and German politicians.

IG Metall's Christiane Benner said the appearance breached the company's code of conduct requiring political neutrality before elections and warned the investment must go before VW's supervisory board, where she is deputy chair.