FAW-Volkswagen suspends China expansion plans

FAW-Volkswagen plans to make more Jettas in Chengdu

By:

Lan Lan & Steven Ribet

January 22, 2009 05:00 AM

BEIJING -- Due to worsening economic conditions, FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co. has postponed a plan to boost annual production capacity in Chengdu, China, to 350,000 units.

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