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VW Says it’s Nearing Decision on Production Site for 7-Seater Crossover
In the beginning of the year at the Detroit Auto Show, Volkswagen presented the CrossBlue Crossover Concept for a three-row model with up to seven seats. The study looked more production ready than usual, something that company official admitted at the time. According to an Autonews report, it's no longer a matter of if it will be produced, but where it will be built as Volkswagen officials are pondering whether to re-tool their Chattanooga assembly plant in the USA or its older factory in Puebla, Mexico.
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Vw Group Opens Its 100th Plant Worldwide In Mexico, Will Build New Tsi Engines
On Tuesday, January 15, the Volkswagen Group cut the ribbon on a new engine plant in Silao in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato. The opening of the factory marks a new milestone for the German automaker as the Silao facility is the group's...
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Vw Favoring Mexico Plant For North American Golf Mk7, Expected To Go On Sale At The End Of 2014
One of the reasons why Volkswagen hasn't officially mentioned anything about the North American availability of the new, seventh generation Golf that was presented at the Paris Motor Show last week, is because it hasn't reached a final decision...
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Audi Selects Location For New Mexican Plant, Will Build Next Q5 Suv From 2016
Following a decision to erect its first North American, automotive assembly plant in Mexico earlier this year, and after looking at and evaluating a dozen or so locations in the country, Audi announced today that it has chosen San José Chiapa, in...
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Vw Begins Series Production Of 2012 Beetle In Mexico
Volkswagen announced that it has commenced regular production of the 2012 Beetle at its factory in Puebla, Mexico, where its predecessor was also built. To mark the occasion, Germany’s Federal Foreign Minister Dr. Guido Westerwelle, Mexican President...
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Vw Announces New Engine Plant In Mexico, Will Supply Chattanooga Factory With A Latest Generation Powerplant
Volkswagen has revealed plans to open up a new engine plant in Silao, Mexico in 2013 to supply vehicles made in Puebla, Mexico and Chattanooga in the USA with a latest generation powerplant. Construction works for the plant are set to begin this year....
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