VW taps Brazil growth with sedan to challenge Fiat, GM

The Virtus compact sedan is one of the first cars to be built on a localized version of VW Group's new MQB modular platform. (VW)

AC

By:

Andreas Cremer

November 16, 2017 05:00 AM

BERLIN -- Volkswagen launches its new Virtus model on Thursday to tap Brazil's highest-volume segment as part of a recovery plan that analysts said will help it regain ground on rivals General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in South America's largest car market.

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