VW mulls closure of showpiece Phaeton plant, report says

VW's Dresden plant is an architectural gem but builds few cars. (Reuters)

November 19, 2015 05:00 AM

FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen is considering the closure of its so-called "transparent factory" in Germany that builds the VW Phaeton sedan as the embattled automaker seeks to reduce costs, a business magazine reported.

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