New VW plant to be in Chattanooga, TN.

[Dino Scuderia]

Really good news for the area.

Excerpt:


Volkswagen Group of America Announces it Will Produce Cars in Chattanooga; Decision Marks Company's Ongoing Commitment to North American Market
Company will invest $1 billion and bring about 2,000 direct jobs to tri-state area


Volkswagen Group of America Announces it Will Produce Cars in Chattanooga; Decision Marks Company's Ongoing Commitment to North American Market - MarketWatch

[Kitdy]

I scanned the article but didn't see mention of what they intend to produce there.

Anyone know the scoop?

[IBrake4Rainbows]

I believe it was to be the next Passat, if the rumours I read are true.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by IBrake4Rainbows

I believe it was to be the next Passat, if the rumours I read are true.

Not only that but a US-only (and perhaps Canada too) bigger and cheaper Passat to compete with their rivals.

[Kitdy]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

Not only that but a US-only (and perhaps Canada too) bigger and cheaper Passat to compete with their rivals.

Thank you my Catalan friend for remembering my little country.

[blingbling]

Originally Posted by Kitdy

Thank you my Catalan friend for remembering my little country.

haha, wat a descriptive and subtly sarcastic sentence

[NSXType-R]

Does that mean the Mexicans produce fewer VWs?

[ptclaus98]

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That plant will be, literally, a stones throw from my backyard.