VW banks on redesigned Tiguan to shift focus from leadership to product

VW's latest Tiguan unveiled Monday. The first overhaul of the Tiguan since its 2007 launch heralds a raft of new SUVs and crossovers VW plans to field in the coming years in the world's fastest-growing vehicle segment. (REUTERS)

September 14, 2015 05:00 AM

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Volkswagen Group is using the new-generation Tiguan, its top-selling SUV, to fight back in a slowing Chinese market and return its focus to cars after being plagued by leadership issues.

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