Munich Auto Show

VW aims for top spot with bigger, roomier Polo

Douglas A. Bolduc

June 16, 2017 05:00 AM

BERLIN -- Volkswagen unveiled its latest Polo, saying the car's bigger size, wide range of active safety equipment and clear design will help it outsell rivals such as the Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio in Europe's subcompact segment.

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Tariffs already hurting vehicle affordability as more price hikes loom

Despite discounts by automakers such as Ford and Stellantis, the average new-vehicle price rose 2.5 percent in April, and more increases are expected.

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Tariff costs, policy uncertainty prevent suppliers from investing in the U.S., MEMA says

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Kia technician training program for veterans helps dealership boost productivity

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$11 billion tariff tsunami poised to wash over Japanese automakers looking to boost U.S. output

$11 billion tariff tsunami poised to wash over Japanese automakers looking to boost U.S. output

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