FORD AND VW END MINIVAN PARTNERSHIP

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By:

Bradford Wernle

October 12, 1998 05:00 AM

PALMELA, Portugal - Ford and Volkswagen have agreed to end their joint venture at the AutoEuropa factory in Portugal. The two companies are holding discussions with Pina Moura, Portuguese minister of economy, about giving 100 percent ownership to VW as of 1 January 1999.

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