Ferdinand Piëch's contributions to Volkswagen and the German automotive industry are fascinating. Beyond the Audi TT and New Beetle, his visions, groundbreaking product ideas, and successful market strategies deserve comprehensive recognition. However, the balance sheet also includes the López affair, the Rolls-Royce deal, and a leadership style often described as ruthless and power-conscious. Ferdinand Piëch rarely appears in public, and when he does, he speaks very little. As a billionaire scion of the Porsche clan, he doesn't need to work. What drives him, this performance-driven manager and brilliant engineer? What has he achieved, and what does he want for the future? Who is he as a person? Rita Stiens has written the first biography of Ferdinand Piëch. It is a captivating book about a colorful personality.