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But Volkswagen has been a laggard, even in this undistinguished fraternity. Such interlocking of companies, which used to be commonplace in German industry, has fallen out of favor in recent years, as German industry tries to become more streamlined to appeal to investors. Volkswagen's biggest problem is with American investors. Volkswagen, shareholder activists say, has been a laggard, even in this undistinguished fraternity. Now, Bernd Pischetsrieder, who was the chief executive of the Volkswagen, is mounting a vigorous defense of his company's practices.