VW diesel monkey tests ‘unethical, repulsive,’ CEO says; lobbyist suspended

VW suspends chief lobbyist over monkey diesel tests. CEO apologizes for misconduct of people involved. Calls exhaust tests “unethical and repulsive.” Admits VW still has long way to go to regain trust. BERLIN — Volkswagen said on Tuesday it has suspended chief lobbyist Thomas Steg amid steps to clear up the circumstances of lab tests in which monkeys were forced to breathe diesel fumes and similar study that involved humans.