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202040 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Seduced by Speed

202040 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Scandals involving major automotive companies like Volkswagen and their emissions cheating scandal highlight the risks and consequences of pursuing speed over ethics.

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Scandals involving major automotive companies like Volkswagen and their emissions cheating scandal highlight the risks and consequences of pursuing speed over ethics.

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Schamyl Bauman

Schamyl Baumandirector

Sölve Cederstrandwriter

Sickan Carlsson

Sickan Carlssoncast

Gunnar Björnstrand

Gunnar Björnstrandcast

Olof Winnerstrandcast

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The automotive industry has faced numerous scandals that have reshaped its landscape, particularly during the 2000s. High-profile cases, such as the Volkswagen emissions scandal, revealed the lengths to which companies would go to achieve market dominance. Key figures like former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn became emblematic of the ethical dilemmas within the sector. "Seduced by Speed" examines these controversies, highlighting the intersection of ambition, innovation, and accountability in a world driven by speed and performance.

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